I went to a very seemingly nice jewelry store, and applied for a position there. The lady told me after I handed the application in that we are all Armenians here and That she was Hispanic. Do you want to work with us? What nationality are you? And then she looked down on the ground and said, well, you could go to the store which is a 45 minute drive from here.
Is this discrimination, and could there be enough for a lawsuit.
2007-10-19 08:14:46 · 8 answers · asked by DREENA 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am Caucasian.
2007-10-19 08:15:16 · update #1
Please explain. The details you offered are vague. Just not sure what you both are saying below.
2007-10-19 08:19:22 · update #2
It could be. Depends largely on the number of employees and whether they are covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Contact your local Human Relations Commission/EEOC office (if in US) for more info.
EDIT/ADdition - anti-discrimination laws apply ONLY to COVERED employers. The term ``employer'' means a person engaged in an industry affecting
commerce who has fifteen or more employees for each working day in each of
twenty or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year,
and any agent of such a person, but such term does not include (1) the
United States, a corporation wholly owned by the Government of the United
States, an Indian tribe, or any department or agency of the District of
Columbia subject by statute to procedures of the competitive service (as
defined in section 2102 of title 5 [of the United States Code]), or
(2) a bona fide private membership club (other than a labor organization)
which is exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of title 26 [the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954], except that during the first year
after March 24, 1972 [the date of enactment of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Act of 1972], persons having fewer than twentyfive
employees (and their agents) shall not be considered employers.
Then IF the employer is "covered" by the act you have to be able to establish a prima facie case of discrimination. The "evidence" you have stated MIGHT be enough, but in the absence of corroboration, your chances of succeeding are reduced. Again, contact EEOC.
2007-10-19 08:18:15 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Possibly. As an experienced corporate hiring manager I just coughed up my coffee at your story. So much wrong!
On the other hand -
Do you really wnat to work at such a place?
What damages would you claim in a suit? Maybe there are statutory damages, but you didn't even say who works at the other store, or prove that the job offer was contingent on your ethnicity.
Maybe you shuld just clarify with the manager hersefl - "I wasn't sure if you offered me the job there because I am not Armenian" or ask the manager's superivisor for clarification because you were offered a different job then you had applied for - why?
Do it with the intention of getting the job - it will be much more satisfying then suing everyone over perceived and possible slights.
And when you get the job, don't ever mention that you are suit happy directly or indirectly :)
2007-10-19 09:11:39 · answer #2 · answered by Barry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be discrimination in the hiring process. However you face an evidence problem. Unless there is someone with no interest in this that witnessed these actions, I am sorry to say that your word would not hold up any more than the word of the business.
You may wish to speak with an attorney with experience in discrimination law. There are many thresholds that must be met before you sue.
2007-10-19 08:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by hensleyclaw 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to inform you, but there is no discrimination against white people, just the way it is. I have been passed up on jobs because of being white, and they actually said, " Sorry nut we do not hire white people" Things are so one sided, and it is never our side. I do not see color, I see actions. The majority of people who discriminate are the so called "minorities"
2007-10-19 08:20:57 · answer #4 · answered by darktexan2000 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, discrimination is very difficult to prove. If it was easy, our court system would be lousy with discrimination lawsuits. Anyway, why would you want to work somewhere where you are not wanted anyway. Go someplace where you are welcome.
2007-10-19 09:16:42 · answer #5 · answered by Princess of the Realm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to fall under federal guide lines and I think the magic number of employees is 15.
2007-10-19 08:18:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's certainly discrimination, but I doubt you'll get anywhere in court.
2007-10-19 08:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by David Carrington Jr. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup, go back with a wire/recorder and get her to repeat the same thing. You would have an easy suit.
2007-10-19 08:18:34 · answer #8 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋