From: ghost_of_morphy@morphyisamongus.com   
      
   On Sat, 15 Nov 2003 14:35:48 GMT, "Chris"    
   wrote:   
      
   >   
      
   >Actually, even with this protection in place, people will still be denied   
   >work, regardless.   
   >   
   >It's illegal to deny work based on gender, social off-work activities,   
   >etc..., but work is denied for those same reasons every day.  All they have   
   >to do is find any reason not to hire you.  In reality, most states don't   
   >even require you to give a reason why you choose not to hire someone.  When   
   >court rolls around, they'll find a reason, whatever it may end up being   
   >after they consult with their attorneys and "cook the books".   
   >   
   >Even if you win, and these companies are stopped from getting their way   
   >legally, they'll just get their way illegally.  You won't be able to prove   
   >contrary, either.  All they need is a tiny discrepancy in the paperwork,   
   >missed classes back in the past, a "better applicant" somewhere...anything.   
   >There are even books published on ways to find an applicant not worthy for   
   >hiring, while still being within the law.  The corporate machine is way, way   
   >ahead of you.   
   >   
      
   Hence, the reason I advised Critter to try harder to fit into society   
   rather than trying to shove himself down society's throat.  If an   
   employer WANTS you, a prison record doesn't mean much.  But if they   
   don't already want you, they'll go with the prospective employee who   
   doesn't have a felony on his record, I would think.   
      
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