I was denied a job because of the jewelry I wear and because someone feels my eye makeup is to dark.?

Question

I have been employed with my current company for 7 years and have never had a negative review or have been told that I am anything but a good employee.

Several months ago a position opened up that I was very qualified for, but I was told by the hiring manager that after speaking with her boss she was told he would not approve the change because he didn't like my jewelry and that my eye makeup was to dark. I was upset but didn't do anything about it. Another position just opened up in the same group and the same thing happened after the hiring manager again met with her boss. She was willing to give it another shot as she thought I would be a great fit.

During the 7 years I have been with this company no one has ever said anything to me about my jewelry or makeup being unacceptable. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 list Race, Sex, Religion, Color or National Origin as forms of discrimination but nothing like this. Is there anything I can do here, I feel this is so wrong?

Answer 1

I worked in the employment area for a time. One of the things I told the guys I tried to place was, no one will be offended by short hair and clean shaved. Not true with those that are bearded. Might be unfair, but it is a reality. If you wear piercings, or Goth style cloths and make up, expect to offend some. Chose what you want most. Your style, or your advancement. You can always change when you get home.

Answer 2

People not longer understand the term "discrimination". There is nothing wrong with discrimination on the basis of the choices that a person makes. Discrimination becomes wrong when it is done on the basis of something that a person cannot readily do anything about, such as skin colour.

If you decide that you *must* look like a Goth when you come to work, then a company has every right to not to extend to you the privelege of a job when they are looking for a certain fit.

Answer 3

Would it be too simple to say go a bit easier on the eye makeup and wear less jewelry.
Its your call, you know what face they are looking to present to the corporate world and you aren't fitting it. Is it possible a change to a more professional look would help.
Its been said many times that in business you need to look and dress for the job at the level above yours if you want to rise.
Now you can do something about it. Ease up on the makeup and jewelry, see what the women on the rungs above you are wearing and copy it. Save the drama for after work hours.

Answer 4

Eye makeup on a guy can look cool if he's a rockstar or an actor or some thing, yet for an primary guy on the line, i think of he could desire to ignore the attention makeup. i'm particular Johnny Depp does not continually positioned on his eye makeup while he's at residing house or basically going to the shops. it is extra of a dressy element that those adult men do i think of.

Answer 5

Do you see a trend here in the answers?

You cannot control your sex, race, ethnicity, etc. Therefore, not hiring you based on those criteria is illegal.

You can control your attire and make-up. Consequently, an employer has a right to set standards on appearance...that are within your control. If you want the job, ramp down the appearance.

Answer 6

Doubtful. Companies are allowed to set their own rules as far as dress as long as they don't discriminate based on religion, race, etc.

Seriously, just stop wearing eye make-up and the jewelry. You can wear that stuff when you're not at work.

Answer 7

If you're job is worth keeping,bite the bullet. Come into work without the Make up.You can put it on after work and resume you're lifestyle.After all,it's you're job that paid you the wages to buy the "Bling" and the make up.Be an Adult and remember you're better than the small minds that threw the crap at you.Peace..............

Answer 8

You have no legal remedy.

Best advice is to change the jewelry and eye makeup. That will open opportunities for advancement.

Answer 9

Are you a male or a female ? Really,you don't say, and silverdome and your Avatar suggest that you are a balding male !Anyhow , I'd say that if your company's policy doesn't state that you can't wear jewelry or wear make-up the way that you like to and you can prove it ,get yourself an attorney and sue the company's >>s off!

Answer 10

what they are telling you is that the job requires people to be presentable to the public. a job is not a place for jewelry.maybe you need to work on your make up a little.remmber you never get a second chance to make a first impression.----retired texas deputy sheriff----