New York, NY – A city official says city and state lawmakers need to pass legislation banning bias against the unemployed in hiring efforts.
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Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer says his office found plenty of examples of job postings that required would-be candidates to be currently employed.
He says its “unconscionable” when there are so many people looking for work. He wants to see lawmakers do something about it.
A survey earlier this year by the National Employment Law Project found more than 150 job postings on employment Web sites requiring that applicants “must be currently employed” or using other exclusionary language based on current employment status.
it’s about time – i’ve been unemployed for 3 1/2 years , sent out hundreds of resumes, applied to every job available and got only ONE call but ZERO interviews……………………..
The same thing is true in Brooklyn!! Employers want to hire from a person who is presently working and willing to change jobs!! They do not want somebody from the unemployment line no matter how many pieces of Sheepskin (framed) that you have!!
One giant leap for the unemployed, one small step for socialism.
Who is the government to decide what the legitimate work needs are of a business?
One way to keep your resume up to date: include any volunteer work you have done that is relevant to your job skills! For example, if you have created or maintained a website for a non-profit organization.
The problem is that there is so little hiring so employers have huge options….. There is certain thinks employers look at
1- if there is too many jobs that’s no good (so don’t add every single job mainly 2-3)
2- if you are currently employed so status should be current