The job market today is highly competitive, especially after the global pandemic put over 100 million workers out of work. This resulted in even more people applying for jobs in the United States. With today’s circumstances making it difficult to get a job, there is no room for the additional obstacle of discrimination during the hiring process. If you have faced discrimination during the hiring process, you should contact an employment lawyer who may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. It can be difficult to recognize signs of discrimination, but there are several ways discrimination occurs in the hiring process of which you should be aware.
Eight Ways Discrimination Occurs in the Hiring Process
Getting hired for a job is no easy feat when you are going up against other qualified candidates. However, if you are experiencing difficulty during the hiring process due to discrimination, you deserve to be compensated. Discrimination during the hiring process may occur in the following ways:
- An employer will only hire a person of a particular gender for a position
- A recruiter will only interview applicants of a certain cultural background
- An employer denies an applicant because of their race
- An applicant is not offered a job because of their religious beliefs
- An applicant is treated adversely during the hiring process due to their sex
- An employer does not consider an applicant for the job due to their age
- A job applicant is not considered for the position due to their disability
- An employer denies a job applicant an interview because of their citizenship status or national origin
The laws applicable in Kansas and Missouri state that a person may not be discriminated against for the following protected characteristics: color, race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or citizenship status. When an employer discriminates against an applicant based on protected characteristics during the hiring process, that employer should face legal repercussions.
What to Do If You Have Faced Discrimination During the Hiring Process
Since most employers choose not to share specific reasons for not hiring a candidate, it can be challenging to know whether or not you were discriminated against during the hiring process. Sometimes, an employer may select another job candidate simply because the other candidate was a better fit for that position. However, if you have sufficient evidence that an employer discriminated against you due to one of your protected characteristics, you should hire an experienced employment lawyer. An employment lawyer will help you with the following:
- Build a strong discrimination claim
- Collect necessary information and evidence for your claim
- Stay on top of important deadlines
- Have knowledge of the legal system and claims process
- Provide you with prompt communication and answers to any questions you may have about your claim
If you believe you have been discriminated against during the hiring process, contact an employment lawyer as soon as possible to begin your claim.
Get Help from an Experienced Employment Lawyer at the Hollis Law Firm
At the Hollis Law Firm, our experienced employment lawyer has helped clients who have experienced discrimination during the hiring process. Getting a job should be based on the qualifications you bring to the table. You should never be discriminated against because of one of your protected characteristics. If you believe you have been discriminated against during the hiring process, contact our experienced employment lawyer who may be able to build a strong claim and obtain the compensation you deserve.
The Hollis Law Firm is proud to offer our clients the legal counsel of our skilled employment lawyer. Our attorney has experience helping victims of discrimination during the hiring process. If you have faced discrimination during the hiring process, you may be entitled to receive financial compensation. You deserve the unique and dedicated representation provided by our seasoned employment lawyer. For a free consultation, contact us here or call (800) 701-3672.
