Some Businesses are not accepting application from the unemployed

[edward]

As if the unemployment situation isn't bad enough.

Companies are more frequently putting caveats in their job postings that 'unemployed need not apply'. In an article today from CNN Money, a Vice-President of the Adecco Group reported that in 75% of the conversations he has had on the subject, companies or hiring bodies are confirming this requirement is being used in job listings and hiring practices.



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http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/16/news/economy/unemployed_need_not_apply/index.htm

http://www.examiner.com/finance-exa...employed-as-businesses-tell-them-not-to-apply

 

[JaredJames]

As if the unemployment situation isn't bad enough.



http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/16/news/economy/unemployed_need_not_apply/index.htm

http://www.examiner.com/finance-exa...employed-as-businesses-tell-them-not-to-apply

Wow, so they can legally do this but there was uproar when some woman said she wanted / didn't want a christian lodger (previous thread)?

 

[Evo]

There are a lot of excellent people that were laid off. Become "self-employed" and say that you believe that your talents would be most beneficial to a dynamic, forward thinking company.

 

[russ_watters]

We've had this discussion before...

The logic is sound even if it seems unfair.

 

[Pengwuino]

Lovely journalism examiner

"I don't have hard numbers, but three out of the last four conversations I've had about openings, this requirement was brought up."

3 out of 4 conversations = 75% of conversations. Sure. Sigh.

 

[caffenta]

We've had this discussion before...

Link to thread?

The logic is sound even if it seems unfair.

How so?