- The right of Sikhs to wear the Kirpan is protected under human rights legislation and will not be found to constitute a health and safety risk amounting to undue hardship.
- An employer cannot prohibit Sikh employees from wearing the kirpan in the workplace,
- In most cases, any health and safety risks can be lessened by steps such as requiring it to be worn under the clothing and restrained in the gatra and sheath at all times.
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