What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? maryland
I have been working in a Rite Aid warehouse for about a year and a half, employed by the temp agency Staffmark. Rite Aid decided to hire me, but as with all other new hires, only under the condition that I take their company "quickscreen" survey. Both Rite Aid and Staffmark have admitted to me that the only way to pass the survey is to lie, and that it is okay because everybody does it. As a Christian I have a big problem with this, as lying for financial gain is condemned repeatedly in the Bible. I failed the survey because I was honest, and they won't hire me until I am willing to lie (they admit this openly).
It is a multiple choice/yes or no collection of about 30 questions. Some of them include:
1. Have you ever had negative thoughts about your coworkers?
2. Have you ever considered doing anything illegal?
3. Have you ever had a relationship with a coworker?
and many other ridiculous things like this. many of the questions are personal, offensive,
and have NOTHING to do with the actual employment.
My coworkers call me a mother effer nearly every day, so yes, I have negative thoughts about them.
I used to be an addict, so yes, I've done illegal things.
Yes, I once had a relationship with a coworker, about 10 years ago.
They will not hire me unless I answer "no" to these questions.
This is completely unrealistic, and I'm curious if it is even legal.
I am still with the temp agency, but I can't get hired by Rite Aid
until I play ball. Am I stuck? Do I have no say in the matter?
I do not see how this is ethical.
I would appreciate any advice I may be able to receive. I am having
difficulty making ends meet with my temp agency paychecks, and I've
been giving an ultimatum which conflicts with my religious beliefs. Seems
like a very dirty business to me.
Thanks,
Ross
I have been working in a Rite Aid warehouse for about a year and a half, employed by the temp agency Staffmark. Rite Aid decided to hire me, but as with all other new hires, only under the condition that I take their company "quickscreen" survey. Both Rite Aid and Staffmark have admitted to me that the only way to pass the survey is to lie, and that it is okay because everybody does it. As a Christian I have a big problem with this, as lying for financial gain is condemned repeatedly in the Bible. I failed the survey because I was honest, and they won't hire me until I am willing to lie (they admit this openly).
It is a multiple choice/yes or no collection of about 30 questions. Some of them include:
1. Have you ever had negative thoughts about your coworkers?
2. Have you ever considered doing anything illegal?
3. Have you ever had a relationship with a coworker?
and many other ridiculous things like this. many of the questions are personal, offensive,
and have NOTHING to do with the actual employment.
My coworkers call me a mother effer nearly every day, so yes, I have negative thoughts about them.
I used to be an addict, so yes, I've done illegal things.
Yes, I once had a relationship with a coworker, about 10 years ago.
They will not hire me unless I answer "no" to these questions.
This is completely unrealistic, and I'm curious if it is even legal.
I am still with the temp agency, but I can't get hired by Rite Aid
until I play ball. Am I stuck? Do I have no say in the matter?
I do not see how this is ethical.
I would appreciate any advice I may be able to receive. I am having
difficulty making ends meet with my temp agency paychecks, and I've
been giving an ultimatum which conflicts with my religious beliefs. Seems
like a very dirty business to me.
Thanks,
Ross