Illegal Hiring Practices
Choosing among a pool of job applicants is certainly no easy task for an employer. This is especially true during a time in which many highly qualified individuals are in search of work opportunities. While it might be appealing to try to simplify this process, employers are barred by law from making hiring decisions based upon a variety of explicitly outlined factors that have been previously linked with employment discrimination.
If you feel that you were denied an employment opportunity for which you were qualified because of an employer’s discriminatory hiring practices, you may be able to take legal action against the company. Contact the Houston employment attorneys of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to discuss your case with a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who is passionately committed to fairness in hiring.
Hiring Discrimination
An individual should be hired based on their performance during an interview, relevant experience, and familiarity with the field of work. Anyone that meets the predetermined criteria should qualify for consideration, but sadly, there are many situations in which employers do not grant them that chance. Employers, with some exceptions, are legally prohibited from consideration of the following issues in the hiring process:
- Gender
- Race
- Sexual orientation
- Religious beliefs
- Nationality
- Age
There is no excuse for unlawful behavior that immediately disadvantages qualified job applicants. It may be appropriate, then, to seek financial compensation through a civil action.
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If you or someone you know has been the victim of or is familiar with unlawful hiring discrimination, the Houston employment attorneys of the Ross Law Group may be able to help. Contact our offices at 713-482-6910 to speak to a member of our legal team today.