Employers say no to the long-term unemployed

Employers say no to the long-term unemployed (Alberta Times) "USA Today" said that many employers have a discriminatory attitude towards job seekers who have been unemployed for a long time at home. Reports say that few...

Employers say no to long-term unemployed (Alberta Times) "USA Today" said that many employers have a discriminatory attitude towards job seekers who have been unemployed at home for a long time. According to reports, few job seekers know the reasons for failed interviews, but Michelle, who once applied for an information technology job, is an exception. Michelle, 54, said that two years ago, an employer took notice of her qualifications and wanted to arrange an interview. But later, when the employer learned that Michelle had been unemployed at home for 13 months, he canceled the interview. Michel said: "These employers will not consider job seekers who have been unemployed for more than six months. What they don't understand is that this is an extraordinary period." Four years after the outbreak of the Great Recession, the unemployment rate remains high. People who are struggling to survive for a long time say they have been discriminated against. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that 13 million workers are still unemployed. As of January, California, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Tennessee were considering legislation that would prohibit employers from rejecting job applications through job advertisements, often subjecting them to fines if found to be in violation. Taking Oregon as an example, once an employer violates the regulations, it will face a fine of $1,000. Michaels, who is mainly responsible for recruiting temporary workers, said, "Although some small companies have unwritten rules that do not recruit people who have been unemployed for more than two years, I think this recruitment method that excludes this group of people is not advisable." "Although employers may not say it clearly, they will show their intentions with actions." Michaels went on to say, "Employers generally like applicants who have worked as temporary workers or volunteers." "People who do not have these identities will not be favored by employers. Is this discrimination? I don't know." "When many people apply for positions, those who have been unemployed for a long time will be treated differently." New Jersey Congressman Celeste said those job seekers should maintain a positive attitude even if they are unemployed for a long time. "Don't sit at home and actively promote yourself to your community." She also said: "I hate employers who discriminate against people who have been unemployed for a long time. They should recruit based on the level of skills rather than the length of the job."