What is the name of your state? Texas
I recently contacted a former employer regarding a recent job opening. I was told that it was the companies policy not to rehire former employees. I was somewhat startled by this answer and questioned the fact that at least two former employers had been rehired; one who had been released for alcholism and another for failing a drug test. At this point the response was that the office manager was handling office personnel and he would have a decision in office employee hiring. I responded that I had spoken with the office manager prior to this call and he indicated a willingness to have me join his staff.
I want to know if this sounds like discrimination? I had previously been employed by this company for almost 20 years and was originally layed off about 5 years ago and the reason I was given was that the newly formed position I had been assigned to was being terminated and the department closed and that the company would save the expense of my salary by releasing me. I was told that I would be eligible for rehire if an opening existed.
I recently contacted a former employer regarding a recent job opening. I was told that it was the companies policy not to rehire former employees. I was somewhat startled by this answer and questioned the fact that at least two former employers had been rehired; one who had been released for alcholism and another for failing a drug test. At this point the response was that the office manager was handling office personnel and he would have a decision in office employee hiring. I responded that I had spoken with the office manager prior to this call and he indicated a willingness to have me join his staff.
I want to know if this sounds like discrimination? I had previously been employed by this company for almost 20 years and was originally layed off about 5 years ago and the reason I was given was that the newly formed position I had been assigned to was being terminated and the department closed and that the company would save the expense of my salary by releasing me. I was told that I would be eligible for rehire if an opening existed.