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I just applied online at a major corporation. They had an optional section where you specify race, veteran, disability. Since corporations get tax breaks for hiring minorities, I left it blank because I believe it will at least get me to the next step whereas being white would disqualify me. Besides, I have a name that some might think is black. ;)

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You know being female also falls into that bracket? It is based on EEO reporting. It doesn't necessarily give you an advantage if you fill it out or not.

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Are they still allowed to ask that question? What difference does it make as long as one is qualified?

 

It's for tax credit purposes only.

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The tax credit info only comes into play once they hire you. The Q has no valid legal place on an application.

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The tax credit info only comes into play once they hire you. The Q has no valid legal place on an application.

 

It is on almost every application though.

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I just applied online at a major corporation. They had an optional section where you specify race, veteran, disability. Since corporations get tax breaks for hiring minorities, I left it blank because I believe it will at least get me to the next step whereas being white would disqualify me. Besides, I have a name that some might think is black. ;)

 

Awesome ... so they get money to hire the 'right' ppl, 'all men are created equal' and all that ...

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