unfair hiring
[/ʌnˈfɛr ˈhaɪrɪŋ/]
nounpl: unfair hirings
contratação injusta
1. The practice of hiring employees based on discriminatory criteria, bias, or factors unrelated to job qualifications and merit
The company was sued for unfair hiring practices that discriminated against women and minorities.
A empresa foi processada por práticas de contratação injusta que discriminavam mulheres e minorias.
2. Employment selection processes that violate labor laws, ethical standards, or principles of equal opportunity
Unfair hiring can include nepotism, age discrimination, and religious bias.
A contratação injusta pode incluir nepotismo, discriminação por idade e preconceito religioso.
In Brazil and Portugal, unfair hiring practices are regulated by labor laws and constitutional protections against discrimination. In the USA, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws against discriminatory hiring. This term is heavily used in legal, HR, and social justice contexts in both countries, with increasing attention to issues of racial equity, gender equality, and LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.
Related Idioms & Phrases
playing the field unfairly
stacking the deck in hiring
putting your thumb on the scale
giving someone the short end of the stick
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