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Somewhat off-topic but why do companies feel the need to write: "Stack Exchange, Inc. does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color,
by excuse-me 14y ago
Somewhat off-topic but why do companies feel the need to write:
"Stack Exchange, Inc. does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class."
Presumably they are legally required not to discriminate in these matters, in which case it's rather pointless to announce it. They don't specifically state that they wont kill you and harvest your organs - but I assume that they don't (although Oracle might)
Or if these are areas where companies are allowed to discriminate then they are hardly likely to say so on their job ads.
- jwb119 14y agoI think they print it just as extra ammunition to show that they are complying with federal law. If you're interested in some applicable law, this is a good summary: http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/qanda.html http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/qanda.html
- xxpor 14y agoSome of those are not protected classes under Federal law, specifically sexual orientation.
- postfuturist 14y agoIt is a protected class under NYC law: http://www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/html/aunderthelaw.html http://www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/html/aunderthelaw.html
- GiraffeNecktie 14y agoIt has nothing to do with legalities and everything to do with communicating the values that are part of the corporate culture. And it sends the message that if you have a problem working with/for people of a different color or sexual orientation, don't bother applying.