Turbans and The Home Depot
A Sikh gentleman has been involved in a Ontario Human Rights Tribunal matter relating to alleged discrimination against him for wearing a turban at work.
The case centers around treatment that this gentleman received at the hands of a Home Depot employee while posted by a third party security company to provide security detail for a Home Depot construction site. What is particularly disturbing about the allegations are the allegations of racial bias as the employee is alleged to have refused entry to Mr. Deepinder Singh Loomba but also to have stated that he had been successful in the past in not allowing any turbaned persons to work at his site.
Mr. Loomba is a well educated professional who has worked with international companies in other countries and had recently immigrated to Canada, working in security while he was getting settled here. He has decided to take up this case on account of what he saw as a racial bias and a refusal by a large retailer like Home Depot to recognize and deal with the bias. Mr. Loomba has been supported by the Ontario Gurudwara Committee and now needs your moral support.
After over a year of legal haggling he has his day in court and will be in hearings today and tomorrow at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (located at 655 Bay St., 14th Floor, Toronto). The hearings started on Monday and will continue until Wednesday (three days) from 9.30 to 4:30 each day and are open to the public. Moral support and awareness would be appreciated – all the press we can get would also help to put some pressure on Home Depot to do the right thing.
All along Mr. Loomba has insisted that this outcome include an apology to the community and an acknowledgment by Home Depot that they need to implement more racial awareness and sensitivity training in the company. He has stuck this out for the good of the community and it would be great if people could show support and help him out at this crucial time in his case”
Here’s an article on the issue from yesterday’s Toronto Sun:
Hard hat vs turban battle goes to hearing
By AMY CHUNG, SUN MEDIA
Last Updated: 26th January 2009, 2:56pmA Sikh security guard who was asked to trade in his turban for a hard hat at a Milton Home Depot will have his case heard before the Human Rights tribunal today.
Deepinder Loomba has been fighting the hardware franchise for almost four years after a supervisor at a Home Depot construction site asked Loomba to wear a hard hat.
Loomba, who immigrated to Cananda in 2002 from Uganda, said the turban is part of the Sikh religion and his hair cannot be exposed in public. The incident occured in December 2005.
The Brampton resident said the external patrol he was conducting was not inside where construction was taking place but the company is arguing the whole perimeter including the entrance-way and desk where Loomba sat required a hard hat be worn.
After two failed mediations, the case is finally being heard today through Wednesday.
78 Responses to “Turbans and The Home Depot”
Nonsense.
Rules are rules. If you're on a job site that requires a hard hat, that's the rule.
Enough of this religious crap already.
I am also an immigrant and I am sick to death of you people voluntarily coming to this country and then expecting it to change and bend over backwards to suit YOUR specific religious requirements.
Nonsense.
Rules are rules. If you’re on a job site that requires a hard hat, that’s the rule.
Enough of this religious crap already.
I am also an immigrant and I am sick to death of you people voluntarily coming to this country and then expecting it to change and bend over backwards to suit YOUR specific religious requirements.
I own a construction company and I had turban wearing security guards all the time.
There is no issue with a security guard not wearing a hard had while walking the perimeter of a construction site. I live in so-called "hicksville" Alberta and we have no problem with people wearing turbans on jobsites (commercial or residential).
In my opinion, this was NOT a safety issue but was a RACIAL issue. He could have asked the gentlemen to put a hard hat on top of his turban as an option, or at least open a dialogue about it.
And WUDJAB, CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS > RULES OF HOME DEPOT CONSTRUCTION SITE.
I own a construction company and I had turban wearing security guards all the time.
There is no issue with a security guard not wearing a hard had while walking the perimeter of a construction site. I live in so-called “hicksville” Alberta and we have no problem with people wearing turbans on jobsites (commercial or residential).
In my opinion, this was NOT a safety issue but was a RACIAL issue. He could have asked the gentlemen to put a hard hat on top of his turban as an option, or at least open a dialogue about it.
And WUDJAB, CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS > RULES OF HOME DEPOT CONSTRUCTION SITE.
tough.
Government regulations dictate the wearing of hard hats in a construction environment.
If you don’t like the rules, go play somewhere else.
Home Depot does not have to change their rules to accomodate you.
No wonder Brampton is looked on with disdain now a days, because the Sikh community has tried to change it into the Punjab.
tough.
Government regulations dictate the wearing of hard hats in a construction environment.
If you don’t like the rules, go play somewhere else.
Home Depot does not have to change their rules to accomodate you.
No wonder Brampton is looked on with disdain now a days, because the Sikh community has tried to change it into the Punjab.
Wudjab,
You sound very frustrated. Sorry to break it to you buddy/buddette, but change happens – it is inevitable. Almost everyone in Canada, and in North America for that matter, is an immigrant or the derivative of an immigrant and each batch of immigrants has brought something different to the "melting pot." Some, like the Sikhs, have even used the government's own rules to make changes to the way we treat each other. By no means were we the first to do so, nor will we be the last.
Anyhow, you have a few options.
1. Turn that frown up-side-down. Accept and embrace the diversity/change. I see happiness in your future if you take this option.
2. Pout. Don't accept the change and keep complaining. You will likely be ignored by many and become (I am giving you the benefit of the doubt here) a bitter person.
3. Hide. Lock yourself in your house. There are many places that deliver groceries, so you actually never have to leave. This option affords you the greatest protection from change and protects "outsiders" from having to deal with you.
4. Leave. "Go play somewhere else" – go back where you came from. No one is keeping you here. Its likely that you don't want to leave, but if you are really that fed up it might be the best option for you. You know where the exit is.
Tough choices. Good luck!
Wudjab,
You sound very frustrated. Sorry to break it to you buddy/buddette, but change happens – it is inevitable. Almost everyone in Canada, and in North America for that matter, is an immigrant or the derivative of an immigrant and each batch of immigrants has brought something different to the “melting pot.” Some, like the Sikhs, have even used the government’s own rules to make changes to the way we treat each other. By no means were we the first to do so, nor will we be the last.
Anyhow, you have a few options.
1. Turn that frown up-side-down. Accept and embrace the diversity/change. I see happiness in your future if you take this option.
2. Pout. Don’t accept the change and keep complaining. You will likely be ignored by many and become (I am giving you the benefit of the doubt here) a bitter person.
3. Hide. Lock yourself in your house. There are many places that deliver groceries, so you actually never have to leave. This option affords you the greatest protection from change and protects “outsiders” from having to deal with you.
4. Leave. “Go play somewhere else” – go back where you came from. No one is keeping you here. Its likely that you don’t want to leave, but if you are really that fed up it might be the best option for you. You know where the exit is.
Tough choices. Good luck!
You left out the most obvious one.
If you want to feel like you're living in Jullunder, then maybe it's better you move to Jullunder.
Between the Muslims and the Sikhs you give all Asian immigrants a bad name.
You left out the most obvious one.
If you want to feel like you’re living in Jullunder, then maybe it’s better you move to Jullunder.
Between the Muslims and the Sikhs you give all Asian immigrants a bad name.
Hey Wudjab,
Tell me what you think of this.
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Hey Wudjab,
Tell me what you think of this.
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wudjab seems a little entrenched in his position, a decidedly stupid position, so, it's probably not worth bringing up how ass-backwards it really is.
but, i don't feel comfortable throwing my full support behind Loomba either. there's one article on the battle, and it's from The Sun. i want more information, including if others were (ridiculously) required to wear hard hats at the entrance and at their desk. there's a good chance that Loomba is in the right – but, what is Home Depot presenting at the hearing? I HIGHLY doubt that a massive, public corporation that relies on a positive image and bends over backwards to appease customers and investors is putting up a fight for 4 years without having a leg, and legal leg, to stand on. there has to be more, and i don't think any of us should gather en masse without knowing the full story. perhaps someone has more insight then The Sun provides?
wudjab seems a little entrenched in his position, a decidedly stupid position, so, it’s probably not worth bringing up how ass-backwards it really is.
but, i don’t feel comfortable throwing my full support behind Loomba either. there’s one article on the battle, and it’s from The Sun. i want more information, including if others were (ridiculously) required to wear hard hats at the entrance and at their desk. there’s a good chance that Loomba is in the right – but, what is Home Depot presenting at the hearing? I HIGHLY doubt that a massive, public corporation that relies on a positive image and bends over backwards to appease customers and investors is putting up a fight for 4 years without having a leg, and legal leg, to stand on. there has to be more, and i don’t think any of us should gather en masse without knowing the full story. perhaps someone has more insight then The Sun provides?
How does the issue of sikhs wearing on turban relates to other groups and religous issues at work.
-A Christian doctor not performing abortion cause it against his religon.
-A Christian pharmcist not selling the morning after pill in his store.
-A muslim cab driver refusing to pick up a blind passanger who has a dog that helps him.
How does the issue of sikhs wearing on turban relates to other groups and religous issues at work.
-A Christian doctor not performing abortion cause it against his religon.
-A Christian pharmcist not selling the morning after pill in his store.
-A muslim cab driver refusing to pick up a blind passanger who has a dog that helps him.
Suki,
All equally wrong.
Leave your baggage behind when you come to this country.
No one forced you here, and there are plenty of planes out of Pearson if this place is not to your ‘cultural’ likings.
Suki,
All equally wrong.
Leave your baggage behind when you come to this country.
No one forced you here, and there are plenty of planes out of Pearson if this place is not to your ‘cultural’ likings.
word to the wise – ignore Wunjab. he's an obvious troll. and if not, then he's a radically insecure, sad little person incapable of even comprehending the issue, let alone the various legal and social elements at hand. thus, he resorts to lobbing generalized xenophobic (or if he's a resentful non-Sikh or non-Muslim Asian, as his statements may indicate – xenophobic by proxy) insults before falling back unto a tired parody of what he so obviously represents. it's kind of comical, but let's leave it at that. ignore the douche.
word to the wise – ignore Wunjab. he’s an obvious troll. and if not, then he’s a radically insecure, sad little person incapable of even comprehending the issue, let alone the various legal and social elements at hand. thus, he resorts to lobbing generalized xenophobic (or if he’s a resentful non-Sikh or non-Muslim Asian, as his statements may indicate – xenophobic by proxy) insults before falling back unto a tired parody of what he so obviously represents. it’s kind of comical, but let’s leave it at that. ignore the douche.
Sizzle,
When all else fails, nothing works like some personal insults, does it ?
You have nothing to really say other than lob what you believe was some flowery language my way.
Did you write all that yourself or did you get mummy to help you with that ?
PS: regarding the issue, I understand it perfectly. Apparently this Sikh gentleman believes his religions beliefs trump Canadian law and the interest of Home Depot.
Sizzle,
When all else fails, nothing works like some personal insults, does it ?
You have nothing to really say other than lob what you believe was some flowery language my way.
Did you write all that yourself or did you get mummy to help you with that ?
PS: regarding the issue, I understand it perfectly. Apparently this Sikh gentleman believes his religions beliefs trump Canadian law and the interest of Home Depot.
Here's some additional context from today's Toronto Star:
Job didn't call for hard hat, Sikh testifies
Home Depot manager said he could fire guard who refused to take off turban, rights tribunal hears
Jan 28, 2009 04:30 AM
EMILY MATHIEU
STAFF REPORTER
A Sikh security guard who refused to remove his turban and don a hard hat at a Home Depot store undergoing construction maintained during steady cross-examination at the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal that he was threatened with loss of employment.
"The word he used was `fired,'" Deepinder Loomba told the tribunal yesterday while describing a 2005 conversation between himself and Brian Busch, assistant manager of a Home Depot store in Milton.
"That is crystal clear in your mind?" asked Kevin MacNeill, counsel for Busch and Home Depot Canada Inc.
"I am crystal clear," said Loomba.
Loomba also said his rights were violated and he was mocked.
MacNeill asked Loomba numerous times whether he misheard that he would be fired for not removing his turban. He was also questioned repeatedly on who witnessed his interactions with the manager, his actions and on notes and reports he had filed that day as part of his responsibilities as a security guard.
Loomba's lawyer, Raj Anand, called the questions a fishing expedition. "There is nothing comparable on Home Depot's side and so he has to try and batter away at Mr. Loomba's credibility because to a great extent this will be decided on who the vice-chair believes," Anand said outside the tribunal.
On Dec. 6, 2005, Loomba, who worked for Reilly's Security Services on Caledonia Rd., showed up for his morning shift at the Home Depot. The store was six weeks from being completed and some areas were under construction.
Loomba has testified that Busch told him he had to put on a hard hat, despite the fact his role was to sit at a desk away from construction zones or patrol the exterior of the facility. He said people in the area were moving around the site without hard hats.
Loomba also testified when he did not comply, Busch was rude to him and later mocked him with a group of workers at the site. After he left the facility, he said Busch approached him and told him that individuals before him had been fired for not complying in a similar fashion. At that time Busch was not wearing a hard hat, Loomba said.
"Home Depot was at best slow and at worst resistant to providing any response to this complaint for about 18 months or more," Anand said.
His client felt insulted and degraded and has had some physical effects including anxiety, headaches and insomnia as a result of the event at the store, he said.
"As a Sikh, (Loomba) has the right to wear his turban," Anand said. "It is part of his religious observance and the law is essentially that he cannot be prevented from doing that unless it would create a very extreme health and safety risk to himself or others.
"In this case, he was simply at an access desk where people were coming by to pick up their hard hats and he was providing security for that purpose."
Anand said Loomba is seeking recognition that his religious beliefs were violated by Home Depot and wants changes to their policies. He is also seeking $40,000 in compensation for physical and emotional damages.
MacNeill said there would be no comment from Busch or Home Depot until a decision is reached. Cross-examination will continue today.
Here’s some additional context from today’s Toronto Star:
Job didn’t call for hard hat, Sikh testifies
Home Depot manager said he could fire guard who refused to take off turban, rights tribunal hears
Jan 28, 2009 04:30 AM
EMILY MATHIEU
STAFF REPORTER
A Sikh security guard who refused to remove his turban and don a hard hat at a Home Depot store undergoing construction maintained during steady cross-examination at the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal that he was threatened with loss of employment.
“The word he used was `fired,'” Deepinder Loomba told the tribunal yesterday while describing a 2005 conversation between himself and Brian Busch, assistant manager of a Home Depot store in Milton.
“That is crystal clear in your mind?” asked Kevin MacNeill, counsel for Busch and Home Depot Canada Inc.
“I am crystal clear,” said Loomba.
Loomba also said his rights were violated and he was mocked.
MacNeill asked Loomba numerous times whether he misheard that he would be fired for not removing his turban. He was also questioned repeatedly on who witnessed his interactions with the manager, his actions and on notes and reports he had filed that day as part of his responsibilities as a security guard.
Loomba’s lawyer, Raj Anand, called the questions a fishing expedition. “There is nothing comparable on Home Depot’s side and so he has to try and batter away at Mr. Loomba’s credibility because to a great extent this will be decided on who the vice-chair believes,” Anand said outside the tribunal.
On Dec. 6, 2005, Loomba, who worked for Reilly’s Security Services on Caledonia Rd., showed up for his morning shift at the Home Depot. The store was six weeks from being completed and some areas were under construction.
Loomba has testified that Busch told him he had to put on a hard hat, despite the fact his role was to sit at a desk away from construction zones or patrol the exterior of the facility. He said people in the area were moving around the site without hard hats.
Loomba also testified when he did not comply, Busch was rude to him and later mocked him with a group of workers at the site. After he left the facility, he said Busch approached him and told him that individuals before him had been fired for not complying in a similar fashion. At that time Busch was not wearing a hard hat, Loomba said.
“Home Depot was at best slow and at worst resistant to providing any response to this complaint for about 18 months or more,” Anand said.
His client felt insulted and degraded and has had some physical effects including anxiety, headaches and insomnia as a result of the event at the store, he said.
“As a Sikh, (Loomba) has the right to wear his turban,” Anand said. “It is part of his religious observance and the law is essentially that he cannot be prevented from doing that unless it would create a very extreme health and safety risk to himself or others.
“In this case, he was simply at an access desk where people were coming by to pick up their hard hats and he was providing security for that purpose.”
Anand said Loomba is seeking recognition that his religious beliefs were violated by Home Depot and wants changes to their policies. He is also seeking $40,000 in compensation for physical and emotional damages.
MacNeill said there would be no comment from Busch or Home Depot until a decision is reached. Cross-examination will continue today.
After reading about Loomba’s story, I’m also suffering from anexiety, headaches and insomnia as well as severe disgust.
Can I also apply for $40,000 in compensation ?
After reading about Loomba’s story, I’m also suffering from anexiety, headaches and insomnia as well as severe disgust.
Can I also apply for $40,000 in compensation ?
seriously wudjab…are you still here?
seriously wudjab…are you still here?
I sure am.
I’m enjoying all the ignorance at this site.
I sure am.
I’m enjoying all the ignorance at this site.
wudjub, care to specify which Canadian law your referring to?
Thanks.
wudjub, care to specify which Canadian law your referring to?
Thanks.
why are you engaging him? jesus.
why are you engaging him? jesus.
“I sure am.
I’m enjoying all the ignorance at this site.”
..of which you are the sole contributor.
“I sure am.
I’m enjoying all the ignorance at this site.”
..of which you are the sole contributor.
Unless you are sufferring from cognitive disassociation disease, you apparently are participating in a discussion in which I am supposedly the sole contributor.
Idiot.
Unless you are sufferring from cognitive disassociation disease, you apparently are participating in a discussion in which I am supposedly the sole contributor.
Idiot.
I was referring to the fact that you're the one bringing all the ignorance to this site. Let me review for you…
You said:
"I'm enjoying all the ignorance at this site"
~I~ said:
"..of which you are the sole contributor."
You see I wasn't talking about the discussion, I was talking about the ignorance on this site…of which you are the sole contributor.
See? I did it again…get it?
The more you talk, the more I realize that Sizzle is right; you're a douche.
I was referring to the fact that you’re the one bringing all the ignorance to this site. Let me review for you…
You said:
“I’m enjoying all the ignorance at this site”
~I~ said:
“..of which you are the sole contributor.”
You see I wasn’t talking about the discussion, I was talking about the ignorance on this site…of which you are the sole contributor.
See? I did it again…get it?
The more you talk, the more I realize that Sizzle is right; you’re a douche.
Is Mr.Loombs a Religous Sikh with full beard, who is her one of those sikh uncles with a trimed beard who you always see with a glass of whiskey in his hand.
Is Mr.Loombs a Religous Sikh with full beard, who is her one of those sikh uncles with a trimed beard who you always see with a glass of whiskey in his hand.
i am also right when i said IGNORE the douche. please take that the heart. thanks.
MLS – thanks for the update on the testimony. It sounds like a case of he said he said until there is some other evidence to corroborate one side, such as the general policies, confines and zones of hard hat wearing, etc. for all intents and purposes, the demand for $40,000 on the basis of suffering is bullsh*t and doesn't send the right message to the greater community. if there was a monetary demand for compensatory damages for actual financial hardship (loss of salary, expenses) or as punitive damages (oerhaps donated to a charity), then hell yes. but, come on – demanding that much for emotional/psychosomatic suffering because an employee purportedly used the word "fire" in a conversation about third parties is just ridiculous and doesn't really elicit any empathy. dude needed better counsel. i'm glad more media didn't pick up this story based on what i've read thus far. there could me more to it….but for now, whatever.
i am also right when i said IGNORE the douche. please take that the heart. thanks.
MLS – thanks for the update on the testimony. It sounds like a case of he said he said until there is some other evidence to corroborate one side, such as the general policies, confines and zones of hard hat wearing, etc. for all intents and purposes, the demand for $40,000 on the basis of suffering is bullsh*t and doesn’t send the right message to the greater community. if there was a monetary demand for compensatory damages for actual financial hardship (loss of salary, expenses) or as punitive damages (oerhaps donated to a charity), then hell yes. but, come on – demanding that much for emotional/psychosomatic suffering because an employee purportedly used the word “fire” in a conversation about third parties is just ridiculous and doesn’t really elicit any empathy. dude needed better counsel. i’m glad more media didn’t pick up this story based on what i’ve read thus far. there could me more to it….but for now, whatever.
Hah !
NOW you see the real agenda of Mr. Loomba ?
Worked in 40 countries ? He appears to be in his early 50's so that would mean based on an average age of 20 to start work – he worked in a different country every 1.25 years.
Something doesn't smell right here… and it's probably just Mr. Loomba.
Trident.
The correct term is DOUCHEBAG.
A Douche refers to the process where women use a spray to clean their 'internal' organs.
So while I might me a 'douche' (whatever that may be), you sir are a doucheBAG.
Hah !
NOW you see the real agenda of Mr. Loomba ?
Worked in 40 countries ? He appears to be in his early 50’s so that would mean based on an average age of 20 to start work – he worked in a different country every 1.25 years.
Something doesn’t smell right here… and it’s probably just Mr. Loomba.
Trident.
The correct term is DOUCHEBAG.
A Douche refers to the process where women use a spray to clean their ‘internal’ organs.
So while I might me a ‘douche’ (whatever that may be), you sir are a doucheBAG.
Before we jump to more wild conclusions about the case, please click through these two news links:
The first is a in-depth radio interview with Raj Anand on CBC's Metro Morning.
The second is a video link to a Toronto Sun interview with Raj Anand, the lawyer representing Mr. Loomba.
Before we jump to more wild conclusions about the case, please click through these two news links:
The first is a in-depth radio interview with Raj Anand on CBC’s Metro Morning.
The second is a video link to a Toronto Sun interview with Raj Anand, the lawyer representing Mr. Loomba.
Here's another update from today's Toronto Star:
Questions at tribunal a 'drive-by smear'
Lawyer for Sikh told to trade turban for hard hat decries `innuendo'
Jan 29, 2009 04:30 AM
EMILY MATHIEU
STAFF REPORTER
The lawyer for a Sikh security guard, who refused to take his turban off at a Home Depot store under construction, slammed opposing counsel in a human rights tribunal, labelling a line of questioning "trial by innuendo."
Guard Deepinder Loomba was asked during cross-examination whether he had ever had previous complaints from other employers based on performance, or launched against him by residents of other buildings where he'd worked.
"This is disgraceful and pathetic. It is trial by innuendo when Home Depot has made no attempt to particularize it, and something which clearly Mr. Loomba has not prepared for, and has no kind of evidence to back it up," lawyer Raj Anand, who is representing Loomba, told the tribunal yesterday.
Anand said this kind of "drive-by smear" is the reason many complainants are reluctant to participate in the tribunal process.
Kevin MacNeill, the lawyer for both Home Depot Canada Inc. and Brian Busch, the assistant manager Loomba alleges acted in a discriminatory manner toward him, said his intent was only to show there had been friction between Loomba and others in the past. After Anand's objections, the line of questioning was withdrawn. Home Depot and MacNeill won't comment until a decision is reached.
Outside the tribunal, Loomba said, "We are fighting for something about religious freedom and discrimination and the comments that were made for removing the turban in the non-hard-hat zone."
The tribunal has heard that on Dec. 6, 2005, Loomba, who worked for Reilly's Security Services on Caledonia Rd., arrived for his shift at the Milton store and was told by Busch to don a hard hat. He refused and was mocked by Busch and threatened with the loss of his job, he said. The case was brought before the tribunal after Home Depot failed to respond to complaints.
Home Depot maintains everyone at the store had to wear a hard hat.
Loomba, who said he suffered health and anxiety issues, is seeking $40,000 in damages and wants Home Depot to recognize he was discriminated against and to change their policies.
The hearing is to resume May 4.
Here’s another update from today’s Toronto Star:
Questions at tribunal a ‘drive-by smear’
Lawyer for Sikh told to trade turban for hard hat decries `innuendo’
Jan 29, 2009 04:30 AM
EMILY MATHIEU
STAFF REPORTER
The lawyer for a Sikh security guard, who refused to take his turban off at a Home Depot store under construction, slammed opposing counsel in a human rights tribunal, labelling a line of questioning “trial by innuendo.”
Guard Deepinder Loomba was asked during cross-examination whether he had ever had previous complaints from other employers based on performance, or launched against him by residents of other buildings where he’d worked.
“This is disgraceful and pathetic. It is trial by innuendo when Home Depot has made no attempt to particularize it, and something which clearly Mr. Loomba has not prepared for, and has no kind of evidence to back it up,” lawyer Raj Anand, who is representing Loomba, told the tribunal yesterday.
Anand said this kind of “drive-by smear” is the reason many complainants are reluctant to participate in the tribunal process.
Kevin MacNeill, the lawyer for both Home Depot Canada Inc. and Brian Busch, the assistant manager Loomba alleges acted in a discriminatory manner toward him, said his intent was only to show there had been friction between Loomba and others in the past. After Anand’s objections, the line of questioning was withdrawn. Home Depot and MacNeill won’t comment until a decision is reached.
Outside the tribunal, Loomba said, “We are fighting for something about religious freedom and discrimination and the comments that were made for removing the turban in the non-hard-hat zone.”
The tribunal has heard that on Dec. 6, 2005, Loomba, who worked for Reilly’s Security Services on Caledonia Rd., arrived for his shift at the Milton store and was told by Busch to don a hard hat. He refused and was mocked by Busch and threatened with the loss of his job, he said. The case was brought before the tribunal after Home Depot failed to respond to complaints.
Home Depot maintains everyone at the store had to wear a hard hat.
Loomba, who said he suffered health and anxiety issues, is seeking $40,000 in damages and wants Home Depot to recognize he was discriminated against and to change their policies.
The hearing is to resume May 4.
Dear Mr. Loomba, I will pray to the all mighty Guru Ji to give you courage to fight this injustice done to the Sikhs and every step we have to fight for our rights. May Waheguru give some wisdom to our leaders and Gurdawars to fight for injustices on behalf of individuals like you, it is not the individuls job to fight. They can waste sangats money in courts but not take the cases like these to take care of.
Once again I will pray for you every day until you get justice.
Narinder Paul Singh
Dear Mr. Loomba, I will pray to the all mighty Guru Ji to give you courage to fight this injustice done to the Sikhs and every step we have to fight for our rights. May Waheguru give some wisdom to our leaders and Gurdawars to fight for injustices on behalf of individuals like you, it is not the individuls job to fight. They can waste sangats money in courts but not take the cases like these to take care of.
Once again I will pray for you every day until you get justice.
Narinder Paul Singh
Firstly ,I pray to the Lord for Mr. Loomba's success.
Wudjab you haven't replied to this http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1855…
and also what about your $40,000 compensation? Has any lawyer agreed to fight for you?
You NEED TO GO THROUGH SIKHISM……and you will understand what turban is….It's not only a religious symbol but a lot more than that…..May Waheguru help you to understand it.
Firstly ,I pray to the Lord for Mr. Loomba’s success.
Wudjab you haven’t replied to this http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1855/39/75/58005300/n58005300_44436467_7086.jpg
and also what about your $40,000 compensation? Has any lawyer agreed to fight for you?
You NEED TO GO THROUGH SIKHISM……and you will understand what turban is….It’s not only a religious symbol but a lot more than that…..May Waheguru help you to understand it.
First and foremost that other places in Canada have already modified its rules for other ethnic minorities, so what difference does it make if Loomba wants to wear his turban to Home Depot. to WUDJAB do us all a favor and shut the hell up this is a Sikh site we don't need comments from an ignornat person like you.
First and foremost that other places in Canada have already modified its rules for other ethnic minorities, so what difference does it make if Loomba wants to wear his turban to Home Depot. to WUDJAB do us all a favor and shut the hell up this is a Sikh site we don’t need comments from an ignornat person like you.
Subject- Turban searches humiliating and the alleged discrimination against Sikhs for wearing a turban at work- The searches of turbans of Sikhs systematically and the discrimination against Sikhs for wearing a turban at work to humiliate them are totally an inhuman treatment in the modern scientific world and deserve (searches in the manner) to be condemned at all levels.
The law abiding citizens can’t resort to such maltreats against Sikhs and the countries who wish to follow the Rule of Law are also suitably addressing the grievances of Sikhs noticed and that is the ray of hope for Sikhs staying abroad.
In case, the searches are must from the security point of view, then these should be carried out scientifically without humiliating and insulting Sikhs in the manner the attitude adopted and reported.
I can comment only by keeping the security concerns in mind.
I earned a distinction of being a soldier of exemplary character and exceptional in trade proficiency as a sergeant while serving for more than 15 years in Indian Air Force and now a practising lawyer since 1984 at Ludhiana.
I do not think the most of the Indian politicians came to their present level and posts earned ever such distinction from people of India. They are badly involved in scandals and corruption and regarded as criminals.
They (Indian Politicians) neither care about any body’s turban nor they believe in the theory of humiliation and insult as they themselves are used to such treatments frequently within and outside India.
Who is to believe and blame! To your protectors (politicians) or the system of India (administration etc)! Decide yourself and act accordingly but safely. God may bless you.
http://www.sikhvicharmanch.com/Religiou%20Politic… http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/local…
Subject- Turban searches humiliating and the alleged discrimination against Sikhs for wearing a turban at work- The searches of turbans of Sikhs systematically and the discrimination against Sikhs for wearing a turban at work to humiliate them are totally an inhuman treatment in the modern scientific world and deserve (searches in the manner) to be condemned at all levels.
The law abiding citizens can’t resort to such maltreats against Sikhs and the countries who wish to follow the Rule of Law are also suitably addressing the grievances of Sikhs noticed and that is the ray of hope for Sikhs staying abroad.
In case, the searches are must from the security point of view, then these should be carried out scientifically without humiliating and insulting Sikhs in the manner the attitude adopted and reported.
I can comment only by keeping the security concerns in mind.
I earned a distinction of being a soldier of exemplary character and exceptional in trade proficiency as a sergeant while serving for more than 15 years in Indian Air Force and now a practising lawyer since 1984 at Ludhiana.
I do not think the most of the Indian politicians came to their present level and posts earned ever such distinction from people of India. They are badly involved in scandals and corruption and regarded as criminals.
They (Indian Politicians) neither care about any body’s turban nor they believe in the theory of humiliation and insult as they themselves are used to such treatments frequently within and outside India.
Who is to believe and blame! To your protectors (politicians) or the system of India (administration etc)! Decide yourself and act accordingly but safely. God may bless you.
http://www.sikhvicharmanch.com/Religiou%20Politics-Turban%20an%20important%20part%20of%20dress%20of%20Sikhs%20religiously.htm
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_11593508
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