I know a company in Detroit area who has a discriminatory hiring policy. Some of their policies are,
They refuse to hire minorities with better education (some college experience) or leadership skills who has a potential for job advancement. Their excuse, “people from that background would leave us” (note: people from any background would go for better job offer).
They don’t hire people from a particular minority background anymore (seriously it was told by the manager).
Even when it comes to submitting the application form (or getting it in the first place) minorities often have to face with some obstacles (from the HR or managers) slowing or jeopardizing their chance to getting a job on that place.
People have to submit their SS# on the form but there's no mentioning of background checks on the form.
What do I do (I don't have access to a lawyer).
2006-08-28 11:11:10 · 9 answers · asked by chocolate_chip_cookie01 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You can file a complaint with the Equal Opportunity Employment Commision if you are a bona fide complainant, that is, if you are the one harmed. Even if you are not the one harmed, or aren't representing someone who is, you can contact your nearest EEOC branch and talk to them. Check the website.
2006-08-28 11:19:48 · answer #1 · answered by hawley5150 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I lean quite a bit to the left, and yet, I do believe that "don't ask, don't tell" is the best policy for not just the military but also the workplace too. People will always be what they are, and some of them unreasonably fear and dislike gays and lesbians. A "don't ask don't tell" policy insures that even though you can spot many gays a mile away, there is still that shadow of a doubt that prevents discrimination. Promotions in the military and the workplace have got be less likely to be given to those that openly flaunt their homosexuality. This may not be fair, but it is a fact and that fact reflects the REAL and UNFAIR discrimination against not only gays, but also anyone that the majority regard as different. I do take issue with the timing of this issue. The right will use ANYTHING available to them to split support for the progressive agenda. Now is a crucial time for Health Care reform. There are many people in our country that are stupid enough not to back the Democrats on health care reform just because Obama made a promise to the gays. These people may have otherwise supported the Democrats efforts for meaningful reform of Health Care. All voting in Washington is based on public support. The right wing knows this and uses any emotional issue to separate middle Americans on the issues. I believe that Barack Obama, and the gay community should shelved this debate until after the Health Care issue (a problem that affects ALL Americans) is solved. I hope that I do not lose half of my contacts for speaking my true feelings on this matter.
2016-03-26 23:19:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a lawyer, all you need to do is call the Labor Law or EDD they fight for your rights as a civilian in the work place and EDD fights for womans rights at a work place. I am sure they will help you out. Just note that making notations will be of some help to you. best of luck
2006-08-28 11:30:43 · answer #3 · answered by blu2u1982 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is sad what you are saying, but is more sad that there still people like that everywhere. I live in California, and I don't know what to say. But you should search on the internet for low cost, or community lawyers who will help you. We all have suffer from discrimination one point in our lives. I recommend for you to look for another job. but if this job is what you study for you should just move out of state. Hope this helped.
2006-08-28 11:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by May H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could spend a lot of time and money to hire a private detective to get a recording of these practises and then hire a lawyer and then forget about working anywhere for a while because you are going to get a bad reputation or just do what the rest of us do, just forget about it and move on
2006-08-28 11:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by capollar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps find Michigan's department of Labor, and or the Federal department of Labor and file a complaint.
2006-08-28 11:19:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look under your state website for Fair employment or something like that.
2006-08-28 11:19:40 · answer #7 · answered by limgrn_maria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would assume that the state of Michigan has some sort of human rights agency that will investigate this on your behalf. Contact them and see what they say. You will need more evidence than just "I heard them say it"; they will just deny it.
2006-08-28 11:17:21 · answer #8 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact the EDD. Please remember, these are very hard to prove and the bigger the company, the bigger the obstacle.
Good Luck.
2006-08-28 11:21:46 · answer #9 · answered by ladytc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋