I work for a company that was bought out. The new company only hires a certain "Race" of people. (The proof is in the employee.) I feel that some applicants have been descriminated against. I am affraid that my job will eventually be eliminated because I am not of this races and do not speak the language. But what proof do I have?
2006-09-16 09:53:18 · 8 answers · asked by work it. 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Consider being in a place where you are the odd one out. Would you still fit in? If yes, then you had better do two things:
1) Track the employment numbers and get union support if applicable or advise from a professional lawyer.
2) If they speak a foreign language, start to learn that language, go out with the crowd, learn their customs, show that you are genuinely interested in staying with the people around you. Be the first to break the ice. If at first you don't succeed, try again.
Perhaps work culture may be different. Some regard ok on work performance as doing more or less than your previous firm.
The company may have a legitimate reason of employing that race or culture, as its business may be shifting towards that geographical location.
For example, a manufacturing company of industrial products is acquired and changes their principal operations into a manufacturer of cosmetic products, they are more likely to want scientists and women promoters. Men would have a hard time convincing HR on a man promoting women's products. Get a peep at annual reports.
2006-09-16 10:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by pax veritas 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Document the hiring and retention policies.
This would be helpful if a senior person with loads of ability is let go fpor someone of lesser talents but whom fits the "profile"
But there has to be a systematic and persistant approach in this for the case to have merit.
Speak with someone form the departmetn of labor
2006-09-16 16:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a gigantic section in labor law that covers racial prejudice. Your state also has a law statutes for racial prejudice in their labor code. A company that has a policy of racial prejudice will not succeed in this practice for very long. One thing you can do is reach out to your state home page and find the number for the labor department that covers your locale. You can speak to them about your workplace and they will investigate if they think you have a legitimate claim. That is how you protect yourself. They will keep your identity confidential.
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2006-09-16 18:38:27 · answer #3 · answered by careerserver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Track the ethnic profile of the average employee. If you can show a significant shift from one race to another over a relatively short period, call the EEOC and file a complaint.
2006-09-16 16:55:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like your efforts would be better served to spend your time searching for a job that you like. You are obviously not happy with what is taking place at your current employer. So find a new job on your terms and get out.
2006-09-16 18:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Conceivably, you could use statistics as proof, however, would you REALLY want to stay in a job where you are the target of this sort of game? What could you possibly hope to win in that sort of battle?
Find another place to work, there are plenty of them out there.
2006-09-16 16:58:30 · answer #6 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not do anything about it just yet... wait to see and if so you will need to speak with a lawyer who specializes in these kinda sit. ( some are free for a consult) he/she would discuss your options and be able to lead you in the right direction!!! good luck!
2006-09-16 16:55:33 · answer #7 · answered by cheer8ko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your union. They should help you with this. If you're not already in one, join one now - you can find out from the T.U.C. website which is the most appropriate one to join.
2006-09-16 16:56:01 · answer #8 · answered by ftmshk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋