Can my employer hire someone who has little or no experience over someone who has 7 years experience?
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Can my employer hire someone who has little or no experience over someone who has 7 years experience?
There was 2 positions available. I have 7 years experience with the company. My employer hired a person with 1 year experience for 1 position. The second position was given to someone who was a temp employee who had only been with us 7 months (only 7 months experience)
Asked on July 5, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It is hard to say. Employers many have other things to look for before hiring. What you are concerned is whether there is a discrimination, particularly if it is an age, sex, or ethnics based discrimination. There is no law says the employer cannot hire someone with less experience.
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