Job Discrimination Legal Guidance

Summary

In Wisconsin, employers can run background checks but must follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Questions about gang affiliation arent illegal but could violate anti-discrimination laws if racially motivated. Racist remarks violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The EEOC can review evidence, including CCTV footage, if relevant. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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I have a feeling I got discriminated against for a job offer.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. Can you provide more details about the incident? It would also be helpful to know your location as laws may vary depending on the jurisdiction.
I’m located in Wisconsin. I had an interview and they said they would be doing a background on me while also asking me three times if I’ve ever been in a gang, a week later they say that they don’t know why I’ve been rejected so I asked for the company’s name and number who ran the background but it’s been 8 days since I’ve gotten a reply. Also when I walked in for a interview for another office they made a racist remark towards me.
I'm sorry to hear about your experiences, ****. It's important to know that:
- In Wisconsin, employers can run background checks, but they must follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
- Asking about gang affiliation isn't generally illegal, but if it's racially motivated, it could violate anti-discrimination laws.
- Racist remarks are a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
You can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Are they able to investigate the cameras on when I went in for an interview and was told I look like I belong in jail?
I'm sorry for what you have experienced, ****. The EEOC may review all evidence, including CCTV footage, if available and relevant. However, obtaining such footage might require a formal legal process. It's best to consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
Okay, thank you very much for the information
You're welcome, ****. If you need any more legal information, don't hesitate to ask. Take care and good luck with everything.