February 26, 2009 — vol. 44, no 27
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Should credit scores be used as a part of the hiring process? |
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I don’t think it’s fair. It promotes putting people down, it doesn’t encourage people to reform, and it’s a systematic way to discriminate and oppress. |
Evelyn Barahona Investment Professional Boston |
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It limits those who have made mistakes in their financial decisions to get the job that matches their needs … |
Marvin Venay Director Massachusetts Black Legislative Caucus |
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Absolutely not. For that to become a policy, it would hurt the working class more [often] than not. |
Felix G. Arroyo At-Large Candidate, Boston City Council Jamaica Plain |
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No. It is discriminatory. What does your credit score have to do with your ability to do a job? |
Leonard Alkins Former President, Boston NAACP Boston |
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Nowadays, people are looking at your FICA score to consider if they would date you. |
Vanessa Valazquez Physical Therapist Roxbury |
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It shouldn’t be. It’s putting people in a box. |
Sergut W. Yohannes Public Health Professional Roxbury |
