California Governor Jerry Brown will be signing AB1964 into law today, marking a historic win for civil rights. This achievement ranks among the most far-reaching victories in the Sikh Coalition’s history. It will protect the civil rights of millions of Americans. AB1964 was introduced last February by Assembly Member Mariko Yamada. The bill was first proposed to Assembly Member Yamada by the Sikh Coalition. It was then drafted and revised in direct partnership with the Sikh Coalition. The new law will promote equal employment opportunity for all workers in California, regardless of religion, and prevent job discrimination. The new law prohibits segregation and strengthens the legal standard for religious accommodations in the workplace. California workers now enjoy the strongest … [Continue reading...]







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