Petition · past parliament
Prevent the prohibition of wearing the Islamic headscarf within the workplace
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
ECJ states there is no discrimination prohibiting headscarf in the workplace. This is a clear discrimination btwn one who chooses to practice a religion as opposed to one who chooses not to.
Regardless of race, religion, culture, preference. Look at qualifications & attributes not the appearance
Regardless of race, religion, culture, preference. Look at qualifications & attributes not the appearance
The ECJ has ruled that companies can ban employees from wearing the hijab, but only as part of prohibitions including other religious symbols.
Employers are entitled to set dress codes for their workforce but the law is clear that these dress codes must be reasonable. Employers should not be discriminating against women in what they require them to wear.
Employers are entitled to set dress codes for their workforce but the law is clear that these dress codes must be reasonable. Employers should not be discriminating against women in what they require them to wear.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 14 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Apr 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Apr 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.