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by senormonty on March 18th, 2009

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I live in Oregon. My son was denied an interview because the store he applied to claimed to be actively recruiting more women. His female friend who applied at the same time was granted an interview. Is this legal?

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  • by il capo on March 18th, 2009

    il capo

    Kinda like affirmative action (except favoiring females) Oregon is required to have a certain number of female, male and minority employees because they are mandated by their state to diversify (reference ORS). and/or Its legal if being female is a bonified occupational requirement for the position.

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  • by Corgingus on March 18th, 2009

    Corgingus

    Probably so, but maybe they were looking for an associate to work the women’s lingerie section.

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  • by High Shaman on March 18th, 2009

    High Shaman

    If I were your son ; I would file a complaint with the local Human relations Board , if they have one ...

    Also; contact the largest newspaper in the area ... go IN PERSON .. and see if they would like to do a story .

    Sounds like Reverse Discrimination to me !!

    He might even call area radio and tv stations .. see if their Consumer / Human reporters want to do a story ....

    Lastly: Make a HUGE sign .. "Business" Discriminates against MALES !" and walk up 'n down in front of the business ... let the media know when he will be there; it can at least embarass them ...

    He might also contact an attorney about suing for discrimination ... GOOD LUCK !

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