The last 10 or so I filled out has DOB and race. They should only need that AFTER being hired. I am white but live in a city where white is minority and they tend not to want to hire me. I have 2 college degrees & perfect work history. I've never had a problem until I moved here. Any body else had this expierence??
2006-06-25 06:06:49 · 12 answers · asked by corvette 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I am pretty sure that if youlook closely enough you will find and asterisk (*) that explains that answering personally identifying answers are voluntary.. some are allowed to ask questions like this lawfully if something particular would interfere with either your or the companies ability to meet certain guide lines.. why would a company hire a 90 year old to run carnival rides.. or work in a factory where they have to toss around bags of cement all day?
It is discrimination and totally illegal if answering such questions is a mandatory requirement to being considered for the job.. speak with the local chapter on discrimination and staple a flyer to your applications.. they should take the hint.. or maybe perceive you as a troublemaker.. so be it.. why would you want to work for a company of reversed racists anyways? There's no future in a place that doesn't accept you for who you are and the accomplishments you possess in work history or advanced education. Someone will appreciate your efforts.. keep searching :)
2006-06-25 06:15:51 · answer #1 · answered by lost_but_not_hopeless 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure they need DOB for background checks. That would occur before they hire you. As for race - I'm not even touching that one. Although it might be the same reason as I already mentioned.
Have a pleasant day.
2006-06-25 13:12:30 · answer #2 · answered by oldwhatshername 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not seen those Qs on job applications in the US forever. Tell them that it is illegal. They can ask, after they hire you, for whatever statistics they want or insurance they offer, but not before they hire you.
2006-06-25 13:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by browneyedgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because discrimination is illegal, the statistics are needed to prove that there is no discrimination.
Kind of a Catch-22 isn't it.
2006-06-25 13:11:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow
that sounds like a problem
i feel bad for you
i can see where your coming from
they should be looking at hiring you
becuase of your education
not your race
just put your date of birth
and not your race
and see what will happen
2006-06-25 13:10:23 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Stephanie Louise♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THERE IS NO REASON TO ASK THAT INFORMATION ON AN APPLICATION IN FACT IN CALIFORNIA IT IS ILLEGAL FOR IT TO BE ASK ON AN APPLICATION. I COME FROM A MULTI ETHNIC FAMILY, WHEN I WAS IN COLLEGE 15 YEARS AGO I WOULD JUST CHECK EVERYTHING AND LET THEM FIGURE IT OUT LATTER. DISCRIMINATION IS HORRIBLE NO MATTER WHAT RACE YOU ARE.
2006-06-25 13:16:06 · answer #6 · answered by Vincent 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure that all corporations are legally binded to hire a certian percentage of different ethnicities and age groups.
2006-06-25 13:09:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i see
We speak of the human race don't we? Its better than saying "prefer not to say"
2006-06-25 13:12:56 · answer #8 · answered by jellypigs2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say that the reason they ask for race is for census purposes, but I sometimes wonder.
2006-06-25 13:12:48 · answer #9 · answered by stacianastacia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i said this b4, the racism thing and discrimination will never end unless pple 4get about the colour of skin, why is so important to know that??!!
2006-06-25 13:10:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋