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State of California settles with Trilochan Singh Oberoi, but maintains discriminatory policies

October 27, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

In 2005, despite meeting all other requirements, Trilochan Singh Oberoi was refused a job as a correctional officer by the State of California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), unless he shaved his beard and removed his turban.  The decision of the CDCR was ruled as discriminatory by the State Personnel Board, but the State of California still refused to hire Trilochan Singh.  Consequently, Trilochan Singh filed a suit against the CDCR. Today, it was announced that the State has […]

Categories: Civil Rights, News Bits • Tags: California, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, CDCR, Corrections officer, employement discrimination, State Personnel Board, Trilochan Singh Oberoi

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