Would you call this job descrimination?

Streakin' Deacon

Yeah I call it discrimination but the govt doesn't see it that way.Your husband is one of the dying breed of Americans who like my self got left behind by fast moving technology while carrying this country and its tech-savvy young people on our .backs .I'm not throwing off on those who are proficient with all the new technology but us old dogs need a break too.
After retiring from 47 years in the construction trades I couldn't even apply for a job in the two major home building supply stores because I couldn't fill out the application on a computer,.One clerk,when I asked for paper application, flat out told me every one knows how to use a computer ! May be,but I didn't.and I'm on here typing with one sore finger only because my daughter and sweetheart taught me a little thru all their frustration.

frank j

it's not good that the company does that, the best thing you should do is find out how to work the computer, the best thing to do is have a son or daughter teach them

Mike H In New Orleans

He should be allowed to write it out and they should input oit for him. Some of your answers are just plain mean. I hate when people don't show respect to others.

Sweetnes

LOL HE CAN APPLY BUT IF HE DONT FIT THE JOB DISCRIPTION then their is nothing he can do it does ot mean he's dumb he just should pick up some cpu classes

April

I dont think it is. Its the same as if he were applying to a job the required him to speak spanish and he didnt know how. I believe thats just a requirement that the job has.

EDIT:
If the job itself does not require use of a computer, and the computer is only used to fill an application, then he can request a paper application. If they dont offer him one he can pursue the matter, but it would be easier for him to just look for another job if the business doesnt even let him fill an application with ease.

Country Girl

I agree with you. No one should be forced to apply online. Not everyone is comfortable with that even if they do know how to use a PC. We are getting a little too impersonal these days. If companies, schools, etc can make concessions for those who do not speak or write English, they most certainly ought to be more open minded with someone who is not familiar with a computer but would be a good and dependable worker with experience! Most companies these days for office jobs insist you use a PC but so many are not willing to really train a person.

double t

he is going to have to learn because 90% of employers are using online applications

goosemiller25

yes he should because if he has never used a computer then he should tell them that and see if he can use the pen and paper method because he they don't allow him to do that you can sue that company for discrimination towards wanna be employers if i were you i would tell them that because they are looking at a big lawsuit towards the company for not allowing anyone who has never used to the computer to fill out a pen and paper form of the application.

seamanab

since when does a person need to have computer skills to drive a 16 wheeler .....he probably has more skills than the person conducting the interview....good luck to you and yours kitty .....seamanab x

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It might be worth his while to learn.
I never wanted to have anything to do with the computer for a long time. It just sat there on the desk for years, before I sat down one day, about a year ago, and decided to give it a try.
Now I am here everyday, banging away at the keyboard!
Every workplace these days, has something to do with the "computer". There is just no way around it.

rmm

No - not discrimination -

Not hiring someone because they don't have the skills needed is not job discrimination.

I can't get a job as a welder because I don't know how to weld.

I can't get a job as a professional football quarterback because I don't have the skills to perform that job.

Same thing.

kep

I sincerely doubt that would be deemed discrimination. Since IT is a large part of all business these days, it is expected that all would be at least partially competent with computers, and have a good understanding of basic Office package.

Advocata Diaboli

He can apply, but he won't get the job. He's not qualified.

Does he deserve a job as a doctor, if he only knows "old" treatments?

Does he deserve a job as an electrician, even if he doesn't know how to use the equipment?

If he's a smart guy, he can learn how to use a computer. Problem solved.

M!k3

ummm no i think he needs take some computer classes

kwflamingo

He needs to upgrade his skills in order to remain desirable in the job market. If the company is computerized, they can't be expected to change their way of doing business just because your husband didn't think far enough ahead to upgrade his job skills. No, it is not job discrimination - it is an employer looking for an employee who is capable of doing the work their way. Have him go back to school, take some computer classes, the local labor center probably offers them for free.

Neox

You make a good point but I would try to consider that maybe one of the company requirements were that he was able to use computers easily since everything is done on computers nowadays.

John

No. I don't think it is job discrimination.

An employer needs to hire the person who has the skills required to complete the job.

Most businesses today depend heavily on computers to function profitably.

Can your husband take a class on how to use a computer? There are free classes in some communities.

Edited to address the additional details by questioner.

The employer has the right to demand any type of skill that the employer needs for any reason.

A WiFi computer may be used for instant billing or numerous other high tech purposes. Including checking the car's VIN instantly to ensure it is not a stolen car.

The fact that your husband is not aware of the mentioned issues is an indication that your husband needs to upgrade his skills.

The bottom line is that demanding a particular skill is not discrimination.

BiterChloe

No, he is probably not qualified for the job anyway in that case.

Tara

yes it is

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