2006-12-11 09:28:30 · 5 answers · asked by just me 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Let's say it for a recruiting agency and they want someone "pretty" for their customer who's an accountant. and the word "pretty" was used. Doesn't that make (don't laugh :D) make the recruiting agency "pimps" or something. It's a staffing agency.not a Modeling agency.
2006-12-11 10:09:56 · update #1
Unless it's a protected class, it isn't illegal to hire based on physical features.
Remember, it's only illegal to discriminate against someone for:
Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Age, Gender, Physical Disability, Veteran's status
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_class
2006-12-11 09:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by Heather M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Image is part of many jobs, I don't think there is anything wrong with it if it really is relevant. For instance you would not be happy if you walked into a dentist office and his secretary had black teeth. Sometimes looks do matter, especially when you are talking about optional (hygiene) ones.
2006-12-11 09:39:44 · answer #2 · answered by Landlord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is difficult to prove that you are a victim of "ugly" discrimination. But if the looks part is based on race or ethnic status maybe you have a case.
2006-12-11 09:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure.... modeling agencies do it all the time.
Banks prob. less so... but PROVING it is something else.
2006-12-11 09:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that you can prove it. Plus how much time and money can you afford to spend in court?
2006-12-11 09:31:47 · answer #5 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋