Sikhs across the UK will no longer face the prospect of disciplinary action for wearing turbans in workplaces after new rules come into force on Thursday.
Sikh groups campaigned for years to close a loophole in UK employment legislation which meant that Sikhs were exempt from safety headgear only in high-risk areas, such as construction sites. An amendment was introduced to the Deregulation Bill by the UK government to close that loophole.
UK lifts ban on Sikh turbans in workplaces - IBNLive
Sikh groups campaigned for years to close a loophole in UK employment legislation which meant that Sikhs were exempt from safety headgear only in high-risk areas, such as construction sites. An amendment was introduced to the Deregulation Bill by the UK government to close that loophole.
UK lifts ban on Sikh turbans in workplaces - IBNLive
