‘Marathi people are not welcome here’: Outrage over biased job requirement in Mumbai
‘Marathi people are not welcome here’: Outrage over biased job requirement in Mumbai
A recent job posting on LinkedIn for a Graphic Designer role in Mumbai sparked widespread outrage after the requirement explicitly stated, “The Marathi people are not welcome here.” The post was shared by a freelance HR recruiter and consultant from Gujarat, triggering a wave of criticism on social media.
Social media users condemned the discriminatory hiring requirement, highlighting the irony of excluding Marathi speakers in Maharashtra, the state with the highest number of Marathi speakers.
DISCRIMINATION ALERT 🚨
— सुक्टा बोंबिल (@suktabombil) May 4, 2024
Hi @MumbaiPolice @MahaCyber1
This is Janvi Sarna from Surat. HR recruiter in IT CODE INFOTECH.
In one of her linkedIn post she mentioned a very discriminatory condition
“#Marathi People are not welcome here”.
Please take action.
1/#StopHatingMarathis pic.twitter.com/Gm3GZ0G4ca
Many expressed concern over the recurring discrimination faced by Marathi people in job opportunities.
The incident shed light on the issue of hiring bias, where employers show prejudice or preference based on irrelevant factors such as race, gender, or language, rather than qualifications or job performance.
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— सुक्टा बोंबिल (@suktabombil) May 5, 2024
She posted another apology in hindi but still didn’t disclose that firms name which drafted the JD.
I feel bad for her and I think that we should not trouble ber more. She might have realised her mistake but why she is not disclosing firms name.?https://t.co/ap0yuW6YM1 pic.twitter.com/j9XEhnb9eD
Amidst the uproar, the freelance HR recruiter issued an apology for the insensitive job requirement, acknowledging the mistake and expressing regret for any offense caused.
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— सुक्टा बोंबिल (@suktabombil) May 5, 2024
Companies claim- pic.twitter.com/6MvTTsieOv
The company for which the post was published, clarified that she is not associated with the company in any way and refused to bear any responsibility in regards to the posting. They further asserted that the company has an inclusive policy and does not believe in discrimination.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of inclusive hiring practices and the need to address discrimination in all forms.
