The owner of the company is a Scientologist. He promoted his executive officers only if they are Scientologists. If a employee is not a Scientologist, he may not be promoted to top executive position. Is this legal?
2006-11-18 04:35:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent amendments make it illegal to base employment decisions ( hire, fire, promote, demote, transfer, etc.) on religion UNLESS there is a bona fide business reason, (child to plat child in movie). Unless the company is connected with Scientology, you may not have a case.
Contact the local Equal Employment Opportunity office, or your state's Human Rights Commission, to get the correct information and file a complaint.
2006-11-18 04:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by PALADIN 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No that's like saying someone can be promoted only if they're Christian. Or not be promoted if they're Jewish. It's against the law. However, if the company itself is a religious organization...then they can probably do whatever they want.
2006-11-18 12:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by cathy_cmr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he admits these religious requirements for promotions, he is in a lot of trouble.
Very very illegal but need evidence to prove it.
2006-11-18 12:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by Linda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds illegal, but why would you want to work for people involved in this wacko religion? These people are worse than the idiots who believe in a non-existent god. Confront and file complaint with state authorities.
2006-11-18 12:45:28 · answer #4 · answered by Later Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's legal, just not very ethical. All that is needed is for the owner to specify that in the list of qualifications...in other words, if you don't believe what I believe, you're not qualified for the position.
2006-11-18 12:40:02 · answer #5 · answered by boots 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check with the requirements to be promoted. the fine print will be in that document.
2006-11-18 12:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he wants somebody with a degree, theres nothing wrong with that
2006-11-18 12:45:12 · answer #7 · answered by karenmariawayne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's illegal. Gather evidence for a lawsuit.
2006-11-18 12:44:25 · answer #8 · answered by Nancy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
legal is relative to the quality of your attorney
2006-11-18 12:37:40 · answer #9 · answered by dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, but try to prove it.
2006-11-18 12:37:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋