A person is not considered a minority per EEOC Title VII, but refused job due to conviction, is there help ?
338645
well, probably not.  While criminal history may be a protected class under certain aspects of EEOC, if you've already determined that you aren't included in the protections, then you are probably out of luck.
1051032
I believe it's not even worth trying that until after seven years.  Then you you haven't had any police contact what so ever on record, then with a good attorney you could argue that the felony is keeping you from moving on getting a better job and so forth.  If your attorney can prove that you have changed and the felony is holding you back then maybe a judge would listen.
926321
I don't know if your stepson is a racial minority, but if he is, his boss is braking the law by engaging in or allowing racial harassment.  However, your stepson made a big mistake by hitting his boss, and that would be grounds for firing whether he was being harassed or not.  But he can still make a claim for harassment on the grounds that it created a hostile work environment, etc.  The recourse for harassment is legal action.  He may be able to make a claim through a state human relations or employment agency, or through the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). You should be able to find something in your phone book or on the internet, or go to your closest state employment office for referral.
6776
This would depend upon the supervisor, the type of discrimination and the company.\nIf the supervisor is open and a “people person,” you can approach him or her directly.  If the supervisor is a company stooge, by all means avoid this.\nIf the discrimination is about something very minor, it will probably do no good to complain.  Usually these items get placed under “sour grapes” or “disgruntled employee” and nothing happens except a black mark in your records.  If the item is major, consider carefully all of the consequences before becoming a “whistle blower.”\nUsually you will need the help of a lawyer specializing in labor law.
624035
Perhaps you could try asking your former supervisor how you could avoid putting yourself in the same situation at your next place of employment.  If you live in a right to work state they don't have to give you a reason.  Good luck to you.
75488
Sure you can.\n\nGiven your question, that's the best answer you're going to get.  Post some details and maybe you'll get something better.  Tell people what state you're in and maybe you'll even get pointed in the right direction.  \n\nThe ACLU loves to hear from people like you.\n\nAny attorney specializing in taking on law enforcement will be happy to take up your case, assuming you have a bucket of money to get him started.\n\nMore importantly, you might want to get schooled down on what a false arrest is, and what it takes to prove it in your state.  I hear from people all the time about being falsely arrested, and when you listen to the facts they are generally nowhere near being the victim of a false arrest.  All that's required for an arrest is probable cause, and probable cause is not a difficult thing to develop in an awful lot of circumstances.  Just because you were arrested and later released by the police, or charges were not filed by the prosecutor, or were found not guilty by a court, does not automatically mean you were falsely arrested....not by a long shot.\n\nYou can sue, sure.  But if I were you, I'd get myself a little more educated on the circumstances as they applied to your arrest (assuming it was you) at the time it happened.  You can also make a complaint to the officer's employer (watch out for the paranoid in the crowd to start up over that one), and you can certainly contact the FBI over a civil rights violation (and being falsely arrested, if true, could be a violation of your civil rights).\n\nGood luck.  Get yourself educated about what happened before you embarrass yourself, though.
657094
Legally, they cannot discriminate against you because of your disability.  The Americans with Disabilities Act states that if you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, they cannot use your disability as an excuse not to hire you.  If they do, you have legal recourse against them (but do you really want to work for them if they have such a poor, discriminatory attitude???  Probably not.)  As someone else previously suggested, your local Division of Vocational Rehabilitation will be able to help you with job placement and advocacy, and may have contacts with "disability-friendly" employers in your local community.
855401
I was an HR Director for about 10 years, although in California and Texas, not Washington. Anyhow, it's been a while, but here goes... Technically you were insubordinate and it is likely that the unemployment officer who officiates over the phone hearing will not believe that you meant anything else by saying d*ck in an e-mail (about someone who I presume is your boss). That said, I am wondering if they actually have your signature on anything that says that you are aware that "they" (your employer) have the right to read and monitor electronic mailings sent by you. Unless they (or you since you were the office manager) are very organized they may have trouble coming up with this paperwork. They need this in order to read your electronic communications and I would bring this up to the officer unless you know for sure that they have it and can easily access it. Also, I am wondering if there is any defense you might have with regards to why you said it or the context in which it was said. Additionally, has there ever been a time that you are aware of when "they" may have set a different precedent by not firing/terming someone based on this sort of insubordination? In other words, where someone else called  a manager a name of sorts, but were either not disciplined or disciplined without termination. I also have to wonder why your employer was able to read this e-mail (did someone show it to him or did you leave your computer on) and why he bothered to log on to your computer if that's what he did? Typically, I wouldn't do this unless I had it in for the person and usually that would mean a series of write ups (I'm a GM/PM now so I still have a number of reports and remember my HR days well). Unfortunately, most companies have a policy saying that they can terminate with no notice based on certain acts, one of which is insubordination. Still, I agree with you that he sounds like a jerk if this is all he had. He would have done better to call you in and find out why you felt like that, thereby trying to find a fix for the situation and gaining your loyalty if he succeeded. Good luck!
762442
Hm mm your first mistake was in going to a governmental agency.  go to an attorney who handles job related suits.  \n\nIt goes even further than you have found.  My mother and father were both half Native American.  My grandmother's  older brother grew up on a reservation.  I can remember my uncle trying to teach me to speak some native language.  BUT in the US I am not recognized as Native American because I don't have  Blood Degree.  \n\nHammy  ... I thought native Americans were a race  not a political affiliation?\n\nIf I put down Native American it is discounted because I can't produce a Blood Degree.  BUT if I put down that I am Afro-American no one will question it.  \n\nAt any rate go see the proper attorney.  it may take you a while to find the right kind of attorney.  Very few specialize in the filed you need.  And you have to have proof that they did the same thing  PROOF.  it i snot an attorney's job to find proof.  it is yours.\n\nGood luck!
1140390
Start at your local Worksource or Unemployment agency.  They will be able to answer your questions and allow the person to move on with their lives.  Frequently there are agencies that will post a bond to the employee, in the case of a store or something along those lines.\n\nUsually, Fast Food (I know it is crappy work), Construction companies, and a lot of places don't check your background.  Good Luck
241452
Maybe if she checks with her local Job Center, they might have some tips for how she can get all she needs to get a job. They have connections that we could look for and never find. Also, she can call her local Social Services and see if they have anyone that handles these kinds of situations. Having a birth certificate is a good start, because she won't be able to even enter a tech school without one. It's unfortunate that she waited for six years before doing something constructive towards her future. I'm sure she's found that she can't get anywhere without an ID or birth certificate. By now, she could have been done with schooling, and working at a decent job. That's really the best thing someone with a record can do with their lives...going back to school. It often shows a future employer that they've done something constructive with their life as soon as they were released, and gives them a better chance at success. Hope all works out for her. <*)))><
2319
The first poster is correct.  I would add that if you refused permission, your chances for getting the job would plummet dramatically.
261502
It's the EEOC, and they wont help you because their budget has been cut also. NAACP if you are black. ACLU if it a catastrophic incident, they even helped RUSH LIMBAUGH with his drug problems, and the court system.
695594
if you received other income(child support, alimony etc) which would have possibly disqualified you then you might have a problem.  i would just call them and schedual an appointment to speak with your case worker. although it may be worrisome, dont let it whack your brian all day. just call in the morning and see what they are talking about.
268680
Contact your nearest employment security office, they should be able to give you an answer.
794757
go to   www.findlaw.com\nthey have attorney's listed there. if this is a work-related civil rights issue, go to    www.eeoc.gov
222088
Hopefully, your infraction was only a youthful mistake from a distant past. Under federal law, agencies cannot report an arrest that from date of entry was more than seven years ago.\nThat said, honest is always the best policy and you should tell your employer all the facts.\nAlso, it is up to the employer to make the final decision, after being aware of your records.\nObviously, sensitive jobs, such as a bank teller or a preschool teacher, would rather not hire ex-convicts.\nBut you should still try and contact as many employers as possible. Again, the final decision is made by them and having broken the law does not automatically preclude you from a job.