The World Sikh Organization (WSO) is demanding the City of Toronto change what it calls a “discriminatory” rule included in its contracts requiring all security guards to be clean-shaven.
The organization said Monday it wants to see the city compensate and reinstate the 100 or so bearded Sikh guards who lost their jobs as a result.
The WSO said the city has been mandating security guards, who work for contractors like GardaWorld, ASP Security and Star World, wear N95 masks while on the job at congregate settings like respite centres since January.
The city confirmed employees and contractors working with its Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA) department must wear a N95
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