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My partner passed a job interview, completed the training and trial shift, the boss was happy

This all took over a month, so it had been a month since completing his application and being accepted for the job. After his final training, he briefly mentioned having a disability to the recruiter. It would not effect his job but mentioned it just in the unlikely event that whilst on the job he became injured in the affected area as it was a mildly physical lazerquest job. The recruiter glared and asked if it would affect the job and he said it wouldn't. He then finished the training he was doing that day. Just two days later (bearing in mind that he had gone through a month of the training and trial shifts with no issue) he receives a text in which the guy says he was withdrawing the job offer. Of course he wasn't happy with this, so he organises a meeting with someone above his level. She then passes him on to the "complaints department". Turns out this complaints department is just a kid, the number being his mobile phone. He "investigated it", the outcome of this being "I asked him if he discriminated against you and he said he didn't, he actually had someone better suited to the job apply a MONTH after the application date, conveniently two days after the disability conversation, so case closed". I feel this is BLATANT discrimination and lack of professionalism with the complaints "department". He was offered the job, completed the training and trial shifts, then apparently after a month of the application date, someone else just happens to appear two days after revealing his disability. My partner does not want the job, if that's how despicable and unprofessional they are, but he wants some sort of compensation. What do people advise?
It depends on a lot of things. If they never asked, I never would have mentioned it.

The place I work now had us fill out a medical questionnaire that asked for such info. I guess not mentioning it then would be lying on your application. It also employs at will, which means anyone can be let go at any time without reason.

It's an unfortunate situation, but it's next to impossible to prove why they opted to hire someone else.
cunningcrocodile · 31-35, F
@SooperSarah It is difficult. But he passed the interview, training and trial shift. It was just two days after telling them about his disability that first. "we don't have enough shifts for you", and then "we found someone better, a month later". They seem like blatant lies to me. I mean, if you've selected your candidates and took down your ads, how can you get someone apply a MONTH later?
@cunningcrocodile That exact same thing just happened where my roommate works. They hired someone that applied after the closing date.
Kowlick · 41-45, M
File a complaint against them with a state agency.
Butterflykisses24 · 51-55, F
Did he sign a contract.There are laws protecting him if he was a full time employee,not sure if at that level.
tallpowerhouseblonde · 31-35, F
They broke the law and the complaint result was a whitewash.Take legal action.
GallantlyChurlish · 46-50, M
For what does he seek compensation?
cunningcrocodile · 31-35, F
@GallantlyChurlish Dismissal on grounds of a protected characteristic. Remember he had been accepted for the job and had retained that job for a month until it was cancelled after just two days of disclosing his disabilities. The excuses he really had to pry out of the company. Excuses which differed depending on which staff member he asked.
GallantlyChurlish · 46-50, M
@cunningcrocodile I’m not certain, but the training period and “trial shifts” are commonly part of a probationary period following a conditional hire during which time the business assesses a potential employee for suitability. If your husband was indeed release for any condition or characteristic that is protected by law, you will need to present evidence of the wrongful termination convincing enough for the court to rule in your favor.
Omf sue tf outa um and never work again
Quetzalcoatlus · 46-50, M
State labor board, give them a call
Jhow420 · 31-35, M
Message me please?
JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F
That is absolutely messed up. Labor department..I believe that is who you should call.
cunningcrocodile · 31-35, F
@JaggedLittlePill He saved the one saying he has the job, another talking about coming in for training, and another where he was informed he would lose the job, i believe. I believe he also has emails from the "complaints department" kid where it talks about him having a job and then losing it a month later to someone who suddenly appeared two days after mentioning his disability. He didnt chase it up sooner as he suffers from anxiety, and didn't want the job back after this treatment. But, he wants to take action against them now.
JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F
@cunningcrocodile like another user said, some states are at will employment and can get rid of you for any reason. It might be very difficult to prove discrimination..but I am not discouraging you. If you feel strongly about it, then you should do whatever you can.
cunningcrocodile · 31-35, F
@JaggedLittlePill I think my partner's biggest concern is them being able to afford fancy lawyers, winning the case despite it being blatant what they did, and having him pay the court costs. Which would be a bit of annoyance if they had to pay, but a crippling blow to an average person.

 
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