The Dreaded “Blacklist” — what is it?

This is today’s topic of discussion — Corporate Blacklisting of individuals.

Lets define “blacklist” shall we?

A corporate blacklist is a list of people who are considered unacceptable for employment due to various reasons. Blacklisting can occur within a single company, across multiple companies, or even within an entire industry.

Blacklisting can be done for a number of reasons, including:

Political reasons: Blacklisting can occur due to actual or suspected political affiliation.

Union activity: Blacklisting can occur due to a history of trade union activity.

Whistleblowing: Blacklisting can occur due to a history of whistleblowing, such as on safety or corruption issues.

Personal differences: Blacklisting can occur due to personal differences with a former employee.

Retaliation: Blacklisting can occur as a form of retaliation.

Blacklisting is widely considered unethical and is prohibited by law in many states. Blacklisting can have a severe impact on a jobseeker’s ability to earn a living, limit their career opportunities, and harm their reputation.

If you suspect you are being blacklisted, you can try these steps: