Administrators Tom Wetmore Posted February 25, 2015 Administrators Posted February 25, 2015 Article written by Dwayne Leslie, Director of Legislative Affairs for the General Conference. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dwayne-leslie/abercrombie-fitch-the-supreme-court_b_6750602.html Timothycure, Vitezhish, Ronaldmync and 3 others 6 Quote "Absurdity reigns and confusion makes it look good." "Sinless perfection is such a shallow goal." "I love God only as much as the person I love the least." *Forgiveness is always good news. And that is the gospel truth. (And finally, the ideas expressed above are solely my person views and not that of any organization with which I am associated.)
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted February 26, 2015 Moderators Posted February 26, 2015 Important issues are at stake here, including the issue of at what point does one need to state that there is a religous accommodation that may be needed--job interview, or upon being offered the job. A few days ago I entered a major, national sore that requires all applicants for employment to submit a written application form. Early on the form the application was a listing of the days of the week and the shift hours. The applicant was then asked to identify any shifts that he applicant would not be willing to work. There was also a clear statement that employees were not promised specific days and hour and in addition could be required to work weekends and evenings. An application blank like that would probably discourage people from applying for a position that prevented them from working, for religious reasons on specific days and times. AT the bottom of the last page there were several footnotes, and in small type. One of those footnotes states that applicants who could not work at specific times and days should not identify those restrictions on the application form. Well, I wonder how many people with such restrictions would read that small type at the end of the forum? . Quote Gregory
JoeMo Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Even though it's legally "none of their business", I feel obligated to advise prospective employers that I am not available to work Friday night through Saturday evening unless it's a real emergency (I work at a utility; so keeping the lights on can sometimes be a valid emergency). It's never prevented me from getting a job. However, that doesn't prevent employers from putting on the pressure sometimes... Quote
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted February 27, 2015 Moderators Posted February 27, 2015 Many SDAs would agree with you in regard to keeping the electricity flowing on the Sabbath. As to when you inform the employer, that is your choice. Quote Gregory
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