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There were 7 new 1st level management openings, all 7 position were filled by 7 white qualified applicants. One of the applicants not selected is African American (female), who was also qualified. She
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posted at 3/25/2008 11:52 AM EDT
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There were 7 new 1st level management openings, all 7 position were filled by 7 white qualified applicants. One of the applicants not selected is African American (female), who was also qualified. She (African American female) later brought up charges with the EEOC alleging she was discriminated against because of her race. Although she had more experience (been with the company 9 years) and trained the 7 that had been selected she wasn’t selected as the top choice. When she asked why, she was told that she was the most “suited” and that she didn’t “wow” the interviewers. Is this something I should be concerned about? I’m very new to this process? |
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posted at 3/25/2008 11:54 AM EDT
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On 2008-03-25 15:53, dc8844 wrote: There were 7 new 1st level management openings, all 7 position were filled by 7 white qualified applicants. One of the applicants not selected is African American (female), who was also qualified. She (African American female) later brought up charges with the EEOC alleging she was discriminated against because of her race. Although she had more experience (been with the company 9 years) and trained the 7 that had been selected she wasnt selected as the top choice. When she asked why, she was told that she was not the most suited and that she didnt wow the interviewers. Is this something I should be concerned about? Im very new to this process? [/quote] |
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posted at 3/26/2008 4:03 AM EDT
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It would be wise to get the advice of a good employment law attorney right away. Once the door is opened to an EEOC rep - they can review all of your records. Don't go into this without a good attorney.
Good luck! |
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posted at 4/8/2008 8:06 AM EDT
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We are now in the fact finding portion of the EEOC investigation. In the companies position statement the hiring manager states the reason why the African-American applicant wasnt promoted was because she didnt meet the minimum job requirements. Here is my concern; The African-American made it through the initial HR screening which determined she had met the requirements. What impact might this have on the investigation? |
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posted at 4/8/2008 10:12 AM EDT
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Have you now engaged counsel? I sure hope so. They may tell you to NOT have the hiring manager anywhere around when the EEOC comes to visit. If the minority female did indeed train all 7 of the promoted non-minority males - how in the world can he say she didn't have the minimum qualifications?? I don't know all the particulars - but this doesn't sound like a very good situation for your company to be in. I wish you a lot of luck. Keep us posted on the outcome. |
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posted at 4/8/2008 11:35 AM EDT
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No, this is being handled by Employee Relations, and they dont want to engage counsel and the EEOC has been here several times in the last few weeks, In fact asked if the company would like to consider conciliation at the juncture in the process and department VP declined. This is getting very uneasy. |
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