The EEOC has filed suit against Bass Pro Shops for alleged discrimination in hiring.
I have worked at both Cabela's and Gander Mountain. Very similar in nature to Bass Pro Shops. There were very few minorities at either store I worked at. Why, few applied. Most of the few that did apply did not meet hiring standards at either chain.
I have talked with Bass Pro about working there in the past. Their standards are pretty much the same as the rest of the industry.
I can say that when I was in a position to hire at Gander I hired one "hispanic" man. He was an "expert" in firearms and reloading. I hired him based on his experience. When he came in for the interview he came in a coat and tie. Spoke well, came across as wanting to work for us. Hired him on the spot.
I only had two black men apply. They came in dressed in dirty clothing, dew rags, spoke poorly and gave no indication that they WANTED TO WORK. I did NOT hire them.
Neither Cabela's or Gander hire convicted felons.
PRINGFIELD, MISSOURI - Bass Pro Shops denied allegations by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that the company discriminated against African American and Hispanic applicants in its employment practices and that it retaliated against any employees.
"The EEOC's allegations are contrary to our profound respect for and commitment to our team of experienced and knowledgeable associates, and we are determined to prove them wrong," said Mike Rowland, Vice President-Human Resources. Respect for our associates and our customers is central to the mission of our company, and it has been a key contributor to our success.
Issues regarding discrimination and retaliation are taken very seriously by the company. Bass Pro has long been committed to full compliance with laws against employment discrimination and retaliation, and has policies and procedures to assure compliance with those laws. When violations are discovered, as is inevitable in any large organization with thousands of employees, they are promptly and firmly addressed.
Bass Pro said it is extremely disappointed by the EEOC's decision to take action. "The company has cooperated with the EEOC throughout its investigation, providing extensive documentation and numerous witnesses," said Mr. Rowland. Bass Pro vigorously denies the EEOC's allegations that the Company engaged in unlawful document destruction. It is our policy to retain all documents required by law. "We provided more than 250,000 pages of documents to the EEOC," Mr. Rowland said.
"Despite our cooperation, the EEOC made unrealistic demands during conciliation. The EEOC cannot or will not tell us the basis for the analysis they claim to have conducted," he said. "Fundamental fairness and good faith should require that the EEOC reveal the evidence on which its claims are based before filing a lawsuit that will be long, expensive and disruptive."
"This investigation and the EEOC's conduct demonstrate a troubling tendency by the EEOC to stereotype those who love outdoor sports and support conservation as people who unlawfully discriminate or oppose equal opportunity for all," Mr. Rowland said. For example, EEOC staff investigators have suggested on several occasions that because Bass Pro sponsors a NASCAR race team the company is more likely to discriminate against minorities.
In addition, the EEOC staff raised questions about Bass Pro's policy against hiring convicted felons, claiming it discriminates against certain minority groups, even though federal regulations prohibit convicted felons from handling firearms, and Bass Pro sells firearms, ammunition and explosives.
"Bass Pro has long been a significant supporter of numerous youth development and conservation programs that give outdoor opportunities to inner-city diverse youth. As we challenge these unfair and unfounded charges, we want to assure the millions of people from all walks of life who visit our stores annually that Bass Pro will continue to provide the one-of-a-kind experience they have come to expect,'' Mr. Rowland said. "And we will do so while fully complying with the law."
Contact:
Larry Whiteley 417/873-5022 or [email protected]
Bass Pro Shops Responds to EEOC Allegations : The Outdoor Wire
I have worked at both Cabela's and Gander Mountain. Very similar in nature to Bass Pro Shops. There were very few minorities at either store I worked at. Why, few applied. Most of the few that did apply did not meet hiring standards at either chain.
I have talked with Bass Pro about working there in the past. Their standards are pretty much the same as the rest of the industry.
I can say that when I was in a position to hire at Gander I hired one "hispanic" man. He was an "expert" in firearms and reloading. I hired him based on his experience. When he came in for the interview he came in a coat and tie. Spoke well, came across as wanting to work for us. Hired him on the spot.
I only had two black men apply. They came in dressed in dirty clothing, dew rags, spoke poorly and gave no indication that they WANTED TO WORK. I did NOT hire them.
Neither Cabela's or Gander hire convicted felons.
Bass Pro Shops Responds to EEOC Allegations
PRINGFIELD, MISSOURI - Bass Pro Shops denied allegations by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that the company discriminated against African American and Hispanic applicants in its employment practices and that it retaliated against any employees.
"The EEOC's allegations are contrary to our profound respect for and commitment to our team of experienced and knowledgeable associates, and we are determined to prove them wrong," said Mike Rowland, Vice President-Human Resources. Respect for our associates and our customers is central to the mission of our company, and it has been a key contributor to our success.
Issues regarding discrimination and retaliation are taken very seriously by the company. Bass Pro has long been committed to full compliance with laws against employment discrimination and retaliation, and has policies and procedures to assure compliance with those laws. When violations are discovered, as is inevitable in any large organization with thousands of employees, they are promptly and firmly addressed.
Bass Pro said it is extremely disappointed by the EEOC's decision to take action. "The company has cooperated with the EEOC throughout its investigation, providing extensive documentation and numerous witnesses," said Mr. Rowland. Bass Pro vigorously denies the EEOC's allegations that the Company engaged in unlawful document destruction. It is our policy to retain all documents required by law. "We provided more than 250,000 pages of documents to the EEOC," Mr. Rowland said.
"Despite our cooperation, the EEOC made unrealistic demands during conciliation. The EEOC cannot or will not tell us the basis for the analysis they claim to have conducted," he said. "Fundamental fairness and good faith should require that the EEOC reveal the evidence on which its claims are based before filing a lawsuit that will be long, expensive and disruptive."
"This investigation and the EEOC's conduct demonstrate a troubling tendency by the EEOC to stereotype those who love outdoor sports and support conservation as people who unlawfully discriminate or oppose equal opportunity for all," Mr. Rowland said. For example, EEOC staff investigators have suggested on several occasions that because Bass Pro sponsors a NASCAR race team the company is more likely to discriminate against minorities.
In addition, the EEOC staff raised questions about Bass Pro's policy against hiring convicted felons, claiming it discriminates against certain minority groups, even though federal regulations prohibit convicted felons from handling firearms, and Bass Pro sells firearms, ammunition and explosives.
"Bass Pro has long been a significant supporter of numerous youth development and conservation programs that give outdoor opportunities to inner-city diverse youth. As we challenge these unfair and unfounded charges, we want to assure the millions of people from all walks of life who visit our stores annually that Bass Pro will continue to provide the one-of-a-kind experience they have come to expect,'' Mr. Rowland said. "And we will do so while fully complying with the law."
Contact:
Larry Whiteley 417/873-5022 or [email protected]
Bass Pro Shops Responds to EEOC Allegations : The Outdoor Wire
U do know a good employer to be would have given them a free shower at a truck stop and then taken them for a fitting at ur store for new camis and boots. Just kidding,,,but I think GM is hiring, 15 an hr, no food stamps now, yep no food stamps and no 15,000 dollar car for them either. 
