Bengaluru woman alleged job rejection based on skin tone sparks controversy

In a recent Linkedin post, Pratiksha Jichkar, a recruitment professional from Bengaluru, claimed that she was denied a job opportunity due to her fair skin tone. The alleged rejection email, which she shared with her LinkedIn network, has ignited a debate on social media platforms. However, several commenters have expressed doubts about the authenticity of the story and the credibility of the email.

According to Jichkar’s account, after undergoing three rounds of interviews and completing an assignment, she received an email declining her application. The message, purportedly from the company, praised her qualifications and skills but explained that they were an inclusive organisation that values equal opportunities for everyone. It stated that her fair skin tone was not suitable for their current team, and, as a result, they decided not to offer her the role.

While Jichkar’s claims have sparked outrage and discussions about workplace discrimination, many online users have expressed scepticism about the legitimacy of the email. They argue that no company or HR professional would use such language to justify a job rejection.

It is essential to approach this situation with caution, as the authenticity of the email has not been independently verified. As of now, the organisation involved remains unnamed, leaving room for speculation and uncertainty. Without concrete evidence, it is challenging to draw definitive conclusions about the incident.

Soon her Linkedin post went viral and people started sharing their comments on other social media while mentioning the same post.

One user write on Twitter, “A girl got rejected because she had a fair complexion. What a time to be alive,”.

“Saw this on LinkedIn today. This was just a publicity stunt. It ain’t real,” wrote another user.

“This can’t be true. Even if the reality is this, no company would mention this in the rejection mail,” expressed a different user.