Is it illegal to exclude men and white people from employement based on their sex and/or race.?
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This is a great question!  I actually just learned all about discrimination in the workplace, and covered this.  It's funny, because the law states that you cannot discriminate due to sex, color, or age.  However, white men are the only group that is not covered in a protected class.  So, technically, yes it is illegal to exclude them, but they are not protected!  Seems kinda funny, but how often in America do they need protection...?
528685
You do not have to take the job if you do not want to live there.  And you did not mention  if it says anything about a particular cohabitating partner. If it made a specific reference you would have to seek advice on another legal question. but if it is just co- habitation for anyone reguardless of race, religion, sex, etc, then it would be my opinion they have the right to say who  will live in the place and decide who they will hire
768356
I'm sure there's still alot of bias with recruiting men only but as long as the experience and qualifications match the job duties and you pass any pre-employment physical exams, etc., have good refernces and a stable employment history...there's no reason a woman shouldn't be hired!  Consult your Human Rights office if you think you've been dicriminated against.  Good Luck!
938614
I'm all for equal rights. What I'm against is special rights, like quotas or giving advantages in admissions & hiring based on race. Those types of things violate the equal protection clause. Political correctness has long ago reached the point of violating the 1st amendment.
960754
It is legal to use race as one of a number of factors is determining admissions.  This was decided by the Supreme Court (Bakke decision).  The ruling stated that race cannot be used as the primary factor in determining admissions, but can be used as part of the decision process.\n\nAlthough no company will ever admit to quotas in the job market, it does exist.  Diversity is the new way of life to many people.
412160
Well, actually it works hand in hand. People misunderstand what affirmative action is. Some people actually think that you have got to hire minorities whether they are qualified or not. Here is the thing. With affirmative action it just insures that you consider people of all demographics for available positions and that you hire the most qualified person without using color as a hiring tool. Some people speak of a quota. The quota thing is not a huge issue, not really. As long as you can demonstrate that you gave all applicants and opportunity regardless of color, then you are okay. Yet,if you only hire white men under 30 and that is all that you have. If you then say they were the only ones that were qualified, then you are looking for a problem. Because the question comes into play, well you could not find not one woman or minority that was qualified for any of the positions listed. I like affirmative action because it gives me the opportunity to interview and hire the most qualified individuals. If anyone says that companies cannot hire qualified individuals because of some quota, then they are misinformed.
18376
All must, it is prohibited by federal law. In fact, employers may not even ask your marital status in an interview.
535690
Personally, I think that the people most qualified for the job should get the job.  Although I am a minority myself, I wouldn't want the white guy who is qualified to protect my life to not get the job because a black lady got it who isn't as qualified.
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Yes.  I wouldn't try it because judging by your question you don't understand some of the basic propositions.  Every decision made by everyone involves discrimination -- selecting between options.  A court case involving discrimination involves proof of the type of discrimination (race and religion as opposed to some lawful type of distinction) and who was doing the discriminating (a government, a public accomodation or a private person), the damages, the method of proof, mixed motives and dozens of other variables. \n\n I am free to discriminate based on race.  I can decide to only allow certain races to visit my home.  Governments are not free to make that distinction.  However, governments are free to make all kinds of other distinctions and to discriminate based on legitimate criteria.   Thus if you think that "discrimination" without more is the basis for a "case" against someone, you are mistaken.
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If there were no such laws, they would have not been given any chances. As an employer, I am very discriminatory in my hiring practices. I do not discriminate against race or religion, however, because the laws are the way they are, I am forced to consider people for employment who I otherwise would have not even accepted their resume. Because of this I have been fortunate enough to acquire some very good employees..
332811
It's legal. What's illegal is if the possible employees get discriminated against because of their answers
460232
Definitely. The cast system in India is an example. Any type of class distinction based on race, color, creed or economic stature is considered racism.
736443
Employment discrimination is alive and well.  Ask any African American or a woman applying for the same job as a man.  I'm sure they'll be able to give you a "yes" answer.  Discrimination exists in housing, banking, employment etc.  As long as there are racists doing the hiring, there will always be discrimination.  What a sad world we live in.
751452
Do the right thing and make the proper recomendation.  If the applicant finds she has been discriminated because she is a woman she can file suit, against you and the company.
888957
Depends on the state. In some places, you can be fired for almost any reason. (except legally prohibited ones, such as race, gender, etc.)
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No it is not discriminitation unless you can prove that your terms of employment are diffrent than the white's. For instacne if they say your credit score is not high and demote you or fire you, but do not do the same to everybody else. Although, you must consent to allow anyone to view the details of your credit report, but I don't beleive they need your consent to a general summary of your credit rating. All they have to do is pay for access.
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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.)