NYC Council Hearing on Workplace Religious Freedom Act

(July 1, 2010) - The Sikh Coalition testified yesterday in support of a proposed law that would significantly enhance religion-based protections for New York City employees. The proposed law, introduced by Council Member Mark Weprin (D-Queens), would significantly increase the obligations of city employers to respect the right of Sikhs to maintain their articles of faith in the workplace without discrimination.

"It's critical that our local laws recognize our city's religious diversity and work to protect it," said Amardeep Singh, Program Director and Co-Founder of the Sikh Coalition. "Today's proposed law, if enacted, would be an important step in eliminating the false choice between one's employment and one's faith. We thank Council Member Weprin for his leadership on this issue."

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