Taco Bell rejected my husband because of this. He has tried warehouse jobs, to where he's not even in contact with customers, still nothing. He has no felonies whatsoever, just misdemeanors. What else can we do? Please help.
2006-12-20 02:36:02 · 6 answers · asked by datgirlaudrey 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
"To discriminate socially is to make a distinction between people on the basis of class or category without regard to individual merit."
So, short answer, no he's not being discriminated against because his previous individual merit is that of someone who commits misdemeanors.
That being said, your goal of this question is to find a solution to your husbands problem. That is his unemployment. I don't know what your husband looks like but when hiring the first thing an employer looks at is you. Make sure your husband is "dressed for success". The second thing is attitude. Try some practice interviews, and make sure your husband projects that he wants a job, that he is reliable and finally he is honest. Perhaps try it with a few "impartial" people.
With that he should be able to land a simple job at least. Also don't get discouraged by not getting hired. Just keep on trying.
2006-12-20 03:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by Paul b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How long ago were the misdemeanors? If they were recent perhaps employers are wise to be a little cautious in hiring someone who appears to have trouble following minor laws. If they were years ago, then I would say it is a bit discriminatory not to give someone a chance to prove they can be a good employee. After all, if they have stayed out of trouble for that long they must have changed their life around.
Also, are you sure that is the misdemeanors that are holding your husband back? He wouldn't also have a job history that shows him bouncing from one job to another? I worked at a truck stop for years where the maintenance guys often had sketchy backgrounds, but they would get hired. Maybe he should try finding a job at a truck stop. It's not exactly fun, but it's a paycheck.
2006-12-20 02:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by Laoshu Laoshi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not discriminations. People who have personal issues also have work issues and as employers you have to be careful.
There are consequences to the choices people make in their lives. Sometimes it effects everyone around them including their spouses. He would have been better off keeping his act together. Since this has happened, he will have a tough time getting a job.
His only choice now is to start his own business. And without money that is almost impossible.
Consequences!!! Some good, some bad....you create your own.
2006-12-20 02:48:44 · answer #3 · answered by teddybearloverus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not consider talking with an Army recruiter? You can join with misdemeanors, and its certainly a boost to future opportunities. We also pay for training, education, top benefits for the WHOLE FAMILY and how about a nice bonus up to $40,000??? How about getting info on this with NO OBILIGATION?
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2006-12-20 04:54:12 · answer #4 · answered by SkyShark 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How would that be discrimination??? According to the law, people with a criminal background are not a protected class.
2006-12-20 03:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by On Time 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, I have checked on peoples background before, If it looks like they have a lot of personal problems, they will certainly bring it to work
2006-12-20 02:41:51 · answer #6 · answered by G B 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋