I know two people who have been required to submit photographs with their applications, one for a job, one for a medical school. I suspect this is not legal. Can a LAWYER please confirm or deny this? Also, assume that in both cases, looks are theoretically unimportant; that is, the job was not modeling, acting, etc.
2006-06-24 02:46:48 · 5 answers · asked by drew2718281 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Check with EEOC for the current rules. Decades ago it was felt that asking for age, race, religious or ethnic background or gender was prima facia evidence of an intent to discriminate in employment. A photograph obviously is indicative of age, race, gender and sometimes religious or ethnic background.
While the law is complex, medical schools may still have the right to decide to admit students so as to have an entering class with a certain gender and racial mix. E.g. a medical school may want to have a male/female ratio close to 50/50; or have a minimum percentage of Native Americans, or Blacks. A photograph would be useful in deciding which category an applicant would be put in by an observer -- which might be different from the category the applicant might claim.
2006-06-24 07:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by shoshidad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need to submit a photo though. School and job cannot reject your application base on your race and how you look. Me, not a lawyer, sorry I cannot give you the exact answer. The less personal appearance they see, the more likely you get accepted. You will never know if they reject you because of your appearance though if you submit your photo.
2006-06-24 09:56:44 · answer #2 · answered by 2feEThigh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
School application yes, job no. In college we learned that you may not be chosen for a job if you send your photo. Most employers will not ask because there is really no reason why they would need your photo, and it puts them at risk for a law suit. School's may desire a picture of you for a school i.d, which is for school, and student safety. I would personally call the employer or school, and question their motives, because it is discrimination to be hired based on your physical appearance.
2006-06-24 10:02:14 · answer #3 · answered by jenj23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as their not discriminated against because of their appearance then yes.
2006-06-24 09:51:41 · answer #4 · answered by Joker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah .what is the problem
2006-06-24 09:49:18 · answer #5 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋