What if you thought you were discriminated against in the hiring process because of, for example, your disability status, color, or religion. How would you handle it? Do you think this can ever be proven?
2006-07-01 14:45:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Nuwanda...try again. Don't understand the answer, dear.
2006-07-01 14:51:15 · update #1
You could call your State Division on Civil Rights and/or State Labor Department and ask them if there is an administrative procedure that you can or must follow.
Or, you could simply reach out for an appointment with the meanest plaintiff's lawyer in your area who handles labor matters and see if (s)he is interested in taking your case on a contingency fee basis.
These cases are difficult to prove, of course, because they deal with the issue of "intent." I think you need to be able to trace out some kind of pattern with the company, or find a "smoking gun" memo--which I doubt exists, that shows that they don't hire people like you because of your disability, or whatever. If you have a disability, your claim must be reasonable too--(i.e., you can't be applying for a job as a truck loader who needs to be able to lift 30 lb. boxes all day long if you can't reasonable perform the job and then claim discrimination because you are in a wheelchair). I also think that an employer may have to be a certain size for it to even fall under many of the laws in this area--but I'm not certain.
2006-07-01 14:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by brian_hahn_32 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm white, Christian, and a bit overweight. If it weren't for my being a female, I'd be screwed in the job department, even if I am intelligent.
It can be proven, but nobody cares. Of the cases of actual racial discrimination going on in this country, probably only half are actually discriminatory towards a minority. The rest? Well, since we're white we've got all the advantages, right? So if one college, or job place takes that advantage away, it's just evening up the playing field, right?
2006-07-01 14:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by Nuwanda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a story about a guy who upon reading an ad about a company needing a secretary which spicifically demanded a woman for the position. the guy went to the company and during his interview, the manager was surprised that the guy was appplying when the ad says only a woman can apply. they had an argument about the matter why only a woman should apply. the guy said it is kinda gender discrimination. upon further questions by the manager who, by the way, gave him a chance to talk, was surprised that the guy is so great even better than all the ones that came before him. the manager was more than satisfied and said to the guy that he is HIRED. The guy stood up and said, THERE! I PROVED MY POINT! I RESIGN!
2006-07-01 14:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by arthurmljr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, this cannot be proven beyond a shadow of a doubt, but it is something that is real, and does affect a lot of people. I have had to deal with it because of my weight and I handled it by walking away and finding something better, although that doesn't always work. I hope that one day people will stop the injustice,but until then nothing can realistically be done
2006-07-01 14:56:03 · answer #4 · answered by Nausea is annoying!!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is really difficult to know precisely if it is, or not discrimination, because let´s face there is always someone better prepared than us for a given opportunity...
But if you are sure about your point you better raise it accordingly with the proper authorities...I know many people have win millionaire cases on this matter...
Have a professional advise from a lawyer...You may get yourself rich...
2006-07-01 14:50:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can file a complaint with your local office of the EEOC. They are difficult to prove, time consuming, and not worth the time and effort, but if there is evidence the EEOC or local labor office will issue you a righ to sue and you can sue. Most companies will settle for something rather than incur a costly lawsuit.
So...how mad are you?
2006-07-01 15:18:42 · answer #6 · answered by BluedogGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 became the first federal regulation designed to guard maximum U.S. workers from employment discrimination depending upon that worker's (or applicant's) race, colour, faith, sex, or nationwide foundation. yet those are the in person-friendly words manners wherein you won't be able to discriminate. it really is trouble-free to take action on adventure, guidance, etc.
2016-10-14 01:13:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because they would just lie and give a bunch of other reasons to not hire you.
2006-07-01 14:49:53 · answer #8 · answered by Zacko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be hard to prove. Its your word against the interviewer.
2006-07-01 14:49:44 · answer #9 · answered by Maimee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the local EEOC office and ask them.
2006-07-01 14:48:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋