Salt Lake City mayor fighting to protect workplace rights of immigrants, refugees
By Derek P. Jensen

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated Aug 21, 2010 09:16AM

Looking to maintain fairness in employment, particularly among Salt Lake City’s immigrant and refugee communities, Mayor Ralph Becker has launched an anti-discrimination campaign on workplace rights.

For this summer’s first phase, the city has scheduled training and information sessions to outline employment law on the city, state and federal levels. This fall, phase two will highlight the responsibilities and rights of employers.

Designed to boost livability, the campaign seeks to illuminate best-business practices to help eliminate discrimination against the city’s most vulnerable residents.

“Salt Lake City is a progressive and diverse community where every individual is valued,â€