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taarna_73
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I have four tattoos myself so I make it a habit of asking about the dress code. Most employers I've dealt with were okay with tattoos so long as they weren't blatantly noticeable. In other words, they were covered up until I had to bend over etc.
But it really depends on where you want to work .
If it's a business type setting, your appearance can have an adverse effect on the clientele, so you may have to cover the tattoo up. If you're comfortable with wearing long sleeves in the summer than go for it. |
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RM
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Prospective employers can refuse to hire you for any number of reasons. They may not say 'we are not giving you this job because you have a tattoo on your wrist', but if it doesn't suit their corporate image, then that will probably be the reason, no matter how good the cv. |
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Tony B
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Yes they can. Same way they can choose not to hire you for not being qualified, having poor hygiene, not being dressed properly, etc. and it is PERFECTLY LEGAL! |
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chillipope
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Try proving that's why they didn't hire you |
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sway_26
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Actually yes comapnies are allowed their policies, some companies have policies against tattoos, facial piercings and actually having a "normal" hair color, and that is their right. |
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tincoatr
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You can be denied a job because of a visible tattoo. There is nothing illegal about it. There isn't an equal rights amendment for people who want tattoos or piercings or strange haircuts or colors or clothes. A company has the right to project whatever image they wish to their clients. It you don't meet that image because of a tattoo, you won't be hired. |
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adthepie
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They can choose not to hire you if you are not suitable for the job. That means if they don't like you for whatever reason they wont hire you |
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I'm so cool
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YES YES YES Someone can choose not to hire you because of a tattoo. . .(and its legal) It was not something you were born with and had no control over, you choose to get the tattoo. We are adults and make decisions that will effect us, and that is not discrimination--its simply qualifications--the person qualified for the job must not have tattoos is an okay statement. You can also not get hired if your hair is dyed green... see what i mean when you make the choice to alter your look then its not discrimination. Companies get to choose what image they want to put forth. |
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Spotter 888
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Having a tatoo is your right. They have a right not to hire you because of that. Your right ends where the rights of others begin.** |
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Deidre K
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Get your tats in places where you have to be asked to show them
You will never know why you were not hired, but some will not hire you do to a visible tat. ( i own several)
The law doesn't protect you from this type of discrimination. |
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Alex
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It is no more illegal than not employing you for turning up looking scruffy at an interview. How big is it? Can't you wear a watch or sleeves over it? |
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HeartRulesMe
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I think it will effect you if the company has very high moral ethics |
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Mongo
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If you feel you have been discriminated against then get a lawyer. As for the tat, I have a gut feeling (as opposed to a legal opinion) that the employer can refuse to hire someone based solely on the tat and nothing else. |
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firefox
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It is illegal but its easy enough for them to make up an excuse not to hire you and you wouldn't be able to prove anything. Such is the law, it relys on people being honest. |
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Mr Frewster
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i can't see how it's discrimination if it's not mentioned as a reason for not employing someone.
me personally, i don't like them and if i was doing the interviewing and saw that the person had a very noticeable tattoo - i wouldn't let it affect my decision.
i still dislike them.....why for heavens sake do you need tattoo's to adorn an amazing body? |
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classicfaces2001
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Not in the State of Massachusetts. But your potential employer can tell you up front that you need to either cover it
with a bandaid or coverup. if you want to work in certain places. ex. in retail store with conservative image.
Retailers are also within their rights to ask people with piercings to cover them with a bandaid or remove them while in work.
It is your choice then as to whether or not you feel you could comply to their rules. Plus most interviewers would not let it be known that they are not going to hire you because of a tatoo.
Remember you are an "Employee at will" in the state of MA. |
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Doethineb
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I met a woman years ago (before it became so popular) who told me that she couldn't get a job because of the tattoos on her arms. She was setting her sights pretty low, as she was looking for a job as a cleaner, but those tattoos got in the way every time. Until recently tattoos were associated with the forces or with prison. As I say, it was a long time ago.
However, if I saw a tattoo on someone's wrist I'd start wondering about what other (invisible) tattoos they had and why and yes, I think it would put me off. However, I don't think that discriminating against someone on the grounds of having tattoos falls within any legal parameters, unless someone belongs to a culture where having tattoos is mandatory. |
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wazwondring
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Yes, it is legal to discriminate against someone if they have a tattoo, visible or not; at least in the U.S.
An employer can decide not to hire for any reason, including visible tattoos, hair is too long, too short, etc. These are not protected classes. On the other hand, if the tattoo is related to a protected disability, race, religion, national origin, or some other protected class, then it is probably illegal to discriminate on that basis (I am thinking about the holocaust victims who were tattooed with an id number).
Good luck. |
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Sonell
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Its not very professional, and I don't think its legal to deny you the job on the basis of the tattoo but they will find another reason not to hire you if the person doing the interview do not like it, I don't think they will actually state the tattoo as a reason, but I do think it will play a big role |
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Its me!!! :)
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Depends upon what the job was... for president... Yah.. for McDonalds.. Nah.... |
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threeboysmamma
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It is in the dress code where I work that you may not have a visible tatoo, so, yes, they could not hire you due to that. |
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open4one
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there's a difference between what is legal and what is actually done.
What I mean by that is that it really doesn't make a whit of difference whether or not an employer illegally discriminated against someone who IS in a protected class until a complaint is made, and followed by a lawsuit. I can assure you that desite the laws against discriminating based on gender and minority status, it does still happen.
Now, if that's the case, what do you think the chances are that someone is going to not hire or promote someone because of a tattoo or body piercing, regardless of what the laws might say?
I think pretty good.
And no, voluntary body art is not a protected class for discrimination purposes. An employer can tell an applicant to their face "we didn't hire you because you have tattoos." and there's nothing anyone can do about it. |
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Amanda
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You can be refused a job based on your appearance. Try walking into a business office for an interview in sweat pants and a tank top and see how far you get. Visible tattoos can have the same effect if the individual hiring has a personal dislike for them or feels that others such as clients and customers may feel it is unprofessional. The person conducting the interview does not have to state this as a reason they could simply say they did not feel you were right for the position. It may mean absolutely nothing to some employers, but I have seen employee handbooks that require all tattoos be covered and even require earrings not to hang below the ear lobe. Employers can even tell you what to wear, no jeans, no flip flops, ect. Tattoos are voluntary and fall under the same rules. |
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Cassie
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It could effect your chances depending on what job and who's interviewing you. |
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Bianca
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if you are a person who works with people then it would effect the business because it will be visible, remember that the customers analyze the business according to the employees..so yes, i would say that some1 has the right not to hire you!! |
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Barrie G
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What on Earth is the reason why people wish to disfigure themselves with these bloody ugly looking things and do women realise how tattoos make them appear cheap and tarty. |
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MissR
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my friend didn't get hired behind a bar for having tattoos even though they could of been covered, they told him this straight |
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quivering orgasm
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its a funny world but those things will happen. |
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Kevy
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it may happen, the military doesnt like tats that are visible (neck, forearms ect. ) but the pickle of it is, you gotta prove thats why they didnt hire you |
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