Why are insurance companies allowed to discriminate on the basis of age, gender, and marital status?
462844
they claim it is because of liability but everyone knows they have money and lobbyists
981567
In UK, I really don't think so. I have to hedge my bets, because it's hard to know for certain that something hasn't happened, but I'm pretty certain there's no applicable law.\n\nHowever, if someone was using length of service in a discriminatory way, and you could prove this, you would have a case. For instance, giving holidays based on length of service could be considered disciminatory to women (because they may have had a career break to have children). But I don't think there's any case law on this. In other words, no-one's won a case.\n\nThe only recent "employment" law is about age, but that can't apply in this case. Ultimately holiday conditions are between your employer and you.
198450
doesnt it say that nobody can be discriminated against based on race?
850865
Affirmative action policies were put into place to assist women and minorities in getting their foot in the workforce and/or colleges around the United States.  It basically shut down the "good ol' boy network" and created a more diverse workforce.  No-one can deny that this country at one time limited women and minorities from getting ahead.  In the work force, if you were a hiring manager you might be asked to meet goals (hire 1 qualified african american applicant along with the 20 white males already working in your department; or as a college admission officer accept 5 qualified females along with the 100 males you gave the thumbs up to)  Of course no one in their right mind wants affirmative action to be a necessary thing (that's simply a no-brainer)... but it was and it still is needed.  However, there is a new generation coming up the line who never experienced the before world and think that affirmative action is a form of discrimination and want it put to rest.  More power to them.  I think we're still another fifty years away from that dream though... only time will tell.
495073
They are an equal opportunity employer, and all Males/Females/Disabled persons/Veterans should apply.
1130646
Well, in regards to what other commenters have said - I doubt it could be considered 'discrimination'. They're looking for a specific demographic and you don't fall into it. I tried to take the survey as well, and I'm 24. They didn't want me because I'm in marketing. \n\nSo, don't take it personally. They're just not interested in our demographic types.
238027
Yes.  If a school is renting out their facilities they have to rent it to whoever wants to rent it as long as they meet the requirements listed.  They can not discrimate based upon race, sex, political affilliations, disability, or religion.  This is true of any person or organization that is renting out facilities.
810573
It implies that they are incapable of succeeding without given a booster seat. If I were a minority, I would be offended. I want to be hired because I'm the most efficient, qualified person for the job, and because the boss thinks I can contribute to the company. If they don't want to hire me because I'm a woman, then I don't want to work for them.
776493
Well, that's called age discrimination and it's illegal.  I believe the law is that they must hire the most qualified candidate regardless of age, gender etc etc.  Contact the EEOC if you want to make an issue of it.
499906
Gender bias is a double edged sword.  Women want to be treated equally on their own terms, which creates a bias against men;  They want equal pay but expect a man to lift that heavy box in the office...\n\nThere's a reason that on average women live 7 years longer than men.
136381
It simply means that decisions about who the company hires are based only on the qualifications of the applicant. They won't take into account your sex, age, religion, handicaps, race, color, marital status, or criminal record. BUT you still have to be a certain age to work. Usually it's 15 years old (with restrictions.)
1137883
Oddly, the Federal government has anti-discrimination policies in place for civil service employees but not for military.  Very odd!
154343
It is a popular belief that men make and spend more than women because they are "supposed" to take care of their family. If it comes to what a man needs, insurance is on it. They don't have to pay for birth control because in the long run in reality they don't have to raise or support their offspring. The courts don't help woman, the law doesn't help women, and the insurance companies, even though they are more than happy to take our premiums, do not help women. Look at the government. How many women do you see there. They keep enough to where the men don't get in trouble but how many are there? As women we just have to suck it up I guess.
564917
here is an example of gender discrimination...poor kid had been dressing as a female all school year, and all of a sudden he's not allowed to go to the prom in a dress...if it was a problem the school should have addressed it before screwing his prom up.  I'm sure that if a girls chose to wear pants, she would have been allowed to attend...\n\nhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12958618/
953058
Uh ... insurance companies offer different policies and different levels of coverage.  Blue Cross in my area has about 17 different plans to choose from.  It's up to the employer to decide which (if any) plan they want to offer and they certainly aren't under any obligation to pick the most expensive plan with the widest eligibility net.\n\nHow is it "discrimination" if a DIFFERENT hospital selected a DIFFERENT tier plan of United?\n\nIf what other people are getting really bothers you and you don't like the benefit selection at your current job ... go get a job at the other hospital.
94687
You can be asked questions which will help the employer decide on your qualifications for the position.  \n\nYou cannot be asked questions about matters which might form the basis for a claim of illegal job discrimination.  For example, you should not answer questions concerning your age, your religion, your sexual preference, your marital status or your national origin.  Your prospective employer may not discriminate against you based on a handicap or disability unless it pertains to a bona fide occupational qualification.  Otherwise, you are entitled to reasonable accommodations on the job.  For example, if you are unable to lift because of disability and lifting is part of the job (like a dock worker), that disbability may preclude you from getting the job.  On the other hand, extreme nearsightedness may not be a reason to discriminate for an office worker who can use a magnified computer screen.\n\nThis is by no means exhaustive but should give you a reasonable idea.
230372
why do men have to pay more for insurance? there's not a single justification for that ... some women make more money than some men do? where's the justice there?