has Anybody experienced discrimination in employment

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I was offered a job at a chemical plant I worked exactly one month on my last day they sent me to a doctor to have hearing test done then on my days off they called say not come back in I asked for the reason why they said cutting back so few days later I go to department of labor website to look for jobs I come across the job that let me go that the hiring they posted it day before lstting me go so I file discrimination with eeoc. Has anybody experience a mediation if so how did it go
 
I did, but because I worked for the Government, they said the Government was exempt...bullshit !
But other than that it is fairly simple, they will ask a bunch of questions and verify, then let you know what their investigation finds out... even that the government was exempt, they told me that they did no wrong forcing me out due to my hearing as it was a concern of safety...again BS, I worked in several departments, some worst that the others and this specific department I was in for a year before that.
But I have them by the balls now, as its been years, I just put in an application and they sent it back saying Im not qualified and I already held this position for over a year.
 
I used to worked in a Senior Citizen Home, right after I graduated from HS. My boss was a good friend of my stepfathers and he hired me because he knew I could cook. I went to HS with his daughter, and he has an older son who was deaf. I worked in the dining room/restaurant area.

After a year and half working there, my main boss got promoted to a Regional Food Service Director. So they hired another guy to come in. Since he came in, he had major issues with me being deaf and telling me I don't belong in the kitchen. At this time, I've worked in the restaurant business for 7 years, I've earned my reputation. I've continued working with this new boss for 6 months.

I was in the process of preparing myself to go off to college. I was going to leave on good terms, but because this new boss was a total jackass for the 6 months I worked with him, I decided to file a discrimination lawsuit against the company because my new boss didn't like working with me because I was 'deaf'. An investigation was pursued and my claim was found accurate. My former fellow employees backed up my statements.

In the end, the company was fined $50,000 and my boss was fined $10,000. A month after I left, this new boss was fired.
 
sonocativo said:
I did, but because I worked for the Government, they said the Government was exempt...bullshit !
But other than that it is fairly simple, they will ask a bunch of questions and verify, then let you know what their investigation finds out... even that the government was exempt, they told me that they did no wrong forcing me out due to my hearing as it was a concern of safety...again BS, I worked in several departments, some worst that the others and this specific department I was in for a year before that.
But I have them by the balls now, as its been years, I just put in an application and they sent it back saying Im not qualified and I already held this position for over a year.
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Good dont let them get away with it either I swear the gov turning there backs on the worki g class
 
I have been experiencing discrimination for the last 3 years since my hearing went. I go and fill out a job application and as soon as I start signing to whoever is in charge, or they read on the application I am deaf, it goes down hill from that point. Really frustrating. Any ideas as to what to do? Its a sitch that I have to prove they are discriminating against me because I am deaf...but can't really prove it. I am NOT disabled...even though I have people who keep telling me to file for Disability....which really annoys me as well.

Any suggestions?
 
RisinDragon said:
I used to worked in a Senior Citizen Home, right after I graduated from HS. My boss was a good friend of my stepfathers and he hired me because he knew I could cook. I went to HS with his daughter, and he has an older son who was deaf. I worked in the dining room/restaurant area.

After a year and half working there, my main boss got promoted to a Regional Food Service Director. So they hired another guy to come in. Since he came in, he had major issues with me being deaf and telling me I don't belong in the kitchen. At this time, I've worked in the restaurant business for 7 years, I've earned my reputation. I've continued working with this new boss for 6 months.

I was in the process of preparing myself to go off to college. I was going to leave on good terms, but because this new boss was a total jackass for the 6 months I worked with him, I decided to file a discrimination lawsuit against the company because my new boss didn't like working with me because I was 'deaf'. An investigation was pursued and my claim was found accurate. My former fellow employees backed up my statements.

In the end, the company was fined $50,000 and my boss was fined $10,000. A month after I left, this new boss was fired.
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Glad hear that! What did u get out of it? But my question is when given money to settle what does that accomplish they should not be able to do that again
 
hoodoowytch said:
I have been experiencing discrimination for the last 3 years since my hearing went. I go and fill out a job application and as soon as I start signing to whoever is in charge, or they read on the application I am deaf, it goes down hill from that point. Really frustrating. Any ideas as to what to do? Its a sitch that I have to prove they are discriminating against me because I am deaf...but can't really prove it. I am NOT disabled...even though I have people who keep telling me to file for Disability....which really annoys me as well.

Any suggestions?
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I understand what ur going thru I been dealing with discrimination in employment since high school and as for disability I filed once but was denied cause im physically able to work but yet when tryna get jobs they wont give u a chance it sucks
 
You basically have to fight. Nothing more you can do. You have to prove that you can do the job better than the next guy. Only other way to bypass the discrimination is if you know someone in the business who can get you in the door. Which is why I have been so lucky for years when it comes to getting jobs. But now most of my connections are retired.

I myself have been struggling trying to find a job in my city. Only problem is, they are not paying enough for me to take the job. My cost of living is XXX amount, I need to make XXX amount per week to live comfortably. If I can't meet my minimum, the job is not worth it for me to take.

I personally hate being on SSI and SSD. It sucks and it's limited. Yes it does cover my bills, but barely.

debow3 said:
Glad hear that! What did u get out of it? But my question is when given money to settle what does that accomplish they should not be able to do that again
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I didn't get anything out of it. I didn't want any money, I just wanted to hurt the company in the pocket. What they paid in me 2 years, was nothing compared to the $50,000 lost they got. Whether they learned from it or not, I have no clue. I went onto College and never looked back.
 
debow3 said:
I understand what ur going thru I been dealing with discrimination in employment since high school and as for disability I filed once but was denied cause im physically able to work but yet when tryna get jobs they wont give u a chance it sucks
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Yep. That is what I got told too when I went to the S.S. office one time. It felt so demeaning I have never went back. I go to apply for a job and I get those "pity" looks, or I get treated like I am an idiot, which just piss me off even more. :mad:
 
Have I gone through discrimination you ask? Lol! I'm a deaf lesbian hahaha! Yes, I'm pretty sure it's happened to a lot of people, but proving it is another story... it takes a very long time... and it's not easy... but I wish you the best of luck! =)
 
RisinDragon said:
You basically have to fight. Nothing more you can do. You have to prove that you can do the job better than the next guy. Only other way to bypass the discrimination is if you know someone in the business who can get you in the door. Which is why I have been so lucky for years when it comes to getting jobs. But now most of my connections are retired.

I myself have been struggling trying to find a job in my city. Only problem is, they are not paying enough for me to take the job. My cost of living is XXX amount, I need to make XXX amount per week to live comfortably. If I can't meet my minimum, the job is not worth it for me to take.

I personally hate being on SSI and SSD. It sucks and it's limited. Yes it does cover my bills, but barely.
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I've even been turned down for SSI. I am 44 years old. I was a stay at home mom for most of my adult life, I would LOVE to go back to school, but I have been told I don't qualify for financial aid. WTF?

Beginning to wonder what I do qualify for in the eyes of society...nothing? Lay down and die? Pisses me off royally. :mad:
 
hoodoowytch said:
I've even been turned down for SSI. I am 44 years old. I was a stay at home mom for most of my adult life, I would LOVE to go back to school, but I have been told I don't qualify for financial aid. WTF?

Beginning to wonder what I do qualify for in the eyes of society...nothing? Lay down and die? Pisses me off royally. :mad:
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did you find out exactly why you were turned down for SSI and financial aid?
 
hoodoowytch said:
I have been experiencing discrimination for the last 3 years since my hearing went. I go and fill out a job application and as soon as I start signing to whoever is in charge, or they read on the application I am deaf, it goes down hill from that point. Really frustrating. Any ideas as to what to do? Its a sitch that I have to prove they are discriminating against me because I am deaf...but can't really prove it. I am NOT disabled...even though I have people who keep telling me to file for Disability....which really annoys me as well.

Any suggestions?
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you are not required to state that you are deaf on job application
 
Phoenix23 said:
Have I gone through discrimination you ask? Lol! I'm a deaf lesbian hahaha! Yes, I'm pretty sure it's happened to a lot of people, but proving it is another story... it takes a very long time... and it's not easy... but I wish you the best of luck! =)
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Oh geez...with the current social spatting going on in this society about the LGBT community, I really feel for you. Why does this culture seem to think deaf people, or anyone who isn't "just like everybody else", is a second class citizen? :hmm:
 
I know the feeling yall the government wont help the ones trying but will bend backwards for the ones not even trying makes me made to the extreme!
 
Jiro said:
did you find out exactly why you were turned down for SSI and financial aid?
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No, thats just it. Wasn't really given a reason. I was under the impression that the S.S. administration had to give a reason too. As for the financial aid apparently they seem to think my mate, who is actually on SSD due to getting run over by some silly bitch who wasn't paying attention to where she was going and texting while driving, should pay for my education. They seem to think he's just rolling in money. :roll:
 
sonocativo said:
I did, but because I worked for the Government, they said the Government was exempt...bullshit !
But other than that it is fairly simple, they will ask a bunch of questions and verify, then let you know what their investigation finds out... even that the government was exempt, they told me that they did no wrong forcing me out due to my hearing as it was a concern of safety...again BS, I worked in several departments, some worst that the others and this specific department I was in for a year before that.
But I have them by the balls now, as its been years, I just put in an application and they sent it back saying Im not qualified and I already held this position for over a year.
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Of course, the government is wrong; in fact, they are in violation of the very laws they themselves legislated! :lol:
 
hoodoowytch said:
No, thats just it. Wasn't really given a reason. I was under the impression that the S.S. administration had to give a reason too. As for the financial aid apparently they seem to think my mate, who is actually on SSD due to getting run over by some silly bitch who wasn't paying attention to where she was going and texting while driving, should pay for my education. They seem to think he's just rolling in money. :roll:
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file for appeal. best to seek a lawyer who specializes in this matter to help you if you really need it.
 
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