Over 100 Sikh guards in the city of Toronto According to the World Sikh Organization (WSO) of Canada, which has lost its status, the site needs to be cleanly shaved, so you need to wear an N95 mask.
WSO Legal Adviser Balpreet Singh said the private contractors who hired security guards told them they were following city orders.
"Security companies say this is a rule in the city of Toronto," Shin said Monday. "And some say they were punished when the inspectors came to the scene and found a bearded guard. As a result, they were basically all bearded. We cracked down on Sikh guards. ”
It was said that guards could seek tax exemptions based on religious requirements, but companies may not address the city's demands. Instead, they were moved to low-paying positions or fired.
Shin has created some examples of notifications to employers to confirm these behaviors.
Etobicoke resident Bill Kawarsin Anand was told by a guard at a city break after being told that he needed to shave cleanly to wear an N95 mask. He said he had lost his position. A face that covers and observes the residents and staff of the shelter without a mask.
He said it is unbelievable that the government will enforce this kind of decision in the 21st century, and in Canada, where human rights are protected.
"I feel humiliated because of the decision," Anand added. "For me, if someone asks me to shave my beard, it's like someone ... asks them to peel off their skin."
In a statement, the city of Toronto guards. He said he had received complaints from several of his contractors.
"The city has a specific contractor with its employees in relation to the city's shelter, support, and housing management (SSHA) department requirements to use N-95 masks for everyone. We are considering complaints claiming that we were unable to contain the staff and contractors who may come into contact with anyone who has or is suspected of having COVID-19. " "SSHA policy requires that if you need to use an N-95 mask, you need to shave cleanly for a fit test."
SSHA policy allows accommodation and requests are contractors The statement states that it will be evaluated according to its own human rights policy.
All contractors working with the city must make a declaration to ensure compliance with the Human Rights and Harassment Prevention / Discrimination Policy (HRAP).
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