I applied to a worldwide corporation online. Upon completion of the application I was thanked and offered an optional race/sex/class declaration through another link yet it stated it was not relevant to complete for hire.
I received a voicemail yesterday from a company representative stating I was not going to be considered for the position because I didn't not state my race but I may be considered for another position someday if I complete this information. I contacted the EEOC via mail and now is there anything else I can do? I feel rather violated and offended that this happened.
2007-03-14 11:20:18 · 10 answers · asked by pixiebdg 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This happened in the U.S.A. I don't think the woman who left the message knew or cared about the laws. I'm wondering if I should send a copy of the voicemail to their attorneys?
2007-03-14 11:30:10 · update #1
I'm sure you already did this, but I hope you printed out the screen where they claim that not completing the voluntary EEOC information will not be considered in the hiring process. A copy of this, along with a copy of a recording of the human resources answering machine message should be forwarded to the local office of the Department of Labor.
2007-03-14 11:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by artemisaodc1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is discrimination. I'm not sure about what you could do. I have the same problem sometimes because I am mixed and a lot of times they never give an option for being 2+ races. I've never encountered a problem though when I leave it blank.
2007-03-14 18:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by ShaBoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this happened in the US, then the company's actions were illegal.
The laws make that information voluntary, and prohibit the company from penalizing you for refusing to answer.
That being said, it does happen frequently.
2007-03-14 18:27:12 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was probably a job based on a specific quota, when they found out you were white they offered the job to someone else.
Hope that helps.
2007-03-14 18:23:24 · answer #4 · answered by Duh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
EEO declarations are completely voluntary. I would contact this companys attorney - I am sure he/she would like to know what they are doing. I would love to know what company this was......
2007-03-14 18:23:57 · answer #5 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the company needs to know who they send into certain locations in order to keep their employees safe and optimize productivity.
2007-03-14 18:36:39 · answer #6 · answered by Kenny Ray 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since the DNA studies claim we all came from Africa, I always mark Afro-American as my race. You need to learn to have fun with those things.
2007-03-14 18:28:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact the ACLU. That is illegal.
2007-03-14 18:22:23 · answer #8 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ya that is wrong. you should sue them.
2007-03-14 18:23:33 · answer #9 · answered by The Machine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hunt thaat sucker down and cap him.
2007-03-14 18:23:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋