42 JULY 2019 By Angela Copeland When it comes to job interviews, there are certain questions that are off limits. Not only are they a faux pas, they are against the law. One illegal question is around a person’s family status. Employers are not allowed to ask a candidate if they are married. They are also not allowed to ask whether the person has children. The reasons behind these rules are simple. There’s room for unequal treatment between those with children and spouses and those without. Honestly, the judgement can go both ways. One employer may prefer someone with no children because – in theory – that person could work longer hours. Another employer may prefer someone with children because – in theory – it indicates that the person is stable and unlikely to switch jobs quickly. Someone with a house and kids has to put food on the table, even when they’re unhappy. Most people know these questions aren’t allowed. But many employers ask anyway. So, how can an employer manage to ask such an obviously illegal question? Well, it’s easier than you might think. Very often, they work it into a question about relocation. The question should be, “Are you willing to relocate to our cit y for this opportunity?” The answer should be, “Yes, I am willing to relocate to your city.” The creative version of this question is, “When it comes to relocation, what do you need to relocate? Will you be relocating with a spouse and children?” Sneaky, right? Phrased in this way, the question almost sounds necessary. But why? Why does it matter if someone has to relocate their children? It doesn’t. Perhaps this may impact when the person is available to relocate. If this is a concern, the new question might be, “Are you available to relocate by July 15?” This answers the employer’s question without stepping over the line. Sometimes, an employer will justify this question by saying they’re trying to get to know the candidate better. Maybe they are. But there’s also a possibility that the answer to the question may create some level of bias against the candidate. Preventing bias and keeping the playing field level is why this type of question is not allowed. Whether a person has children or a spouse, the most important thing is that they show up on time and that they do their job well. People can succeed or fail at this, regardless of their family status. If you’re a hiring manager, take note, your candidates do notice when you ask illegal questions. Just because they answer them doesn’t mean they aren’t paying attention. If you’re a job seeker, these questions are asked more than anyone would like to admit, you are not alone. There aren’t perfect answers to uncomfortable questions. Pay attention to the way you feel when you’re asked. It may be an indication of what’s ahead. — Angela Copeland, a career influencer and founder of Copeland Coaching, can be reached at copelandcoaching.com. 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SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: XXXXX SEPTEMBER 2018 ARCADIA • BILTMORE • CAMELBACK SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: Arcadia residents traveled all over the world during their summer vacations. world during their summer vacations. PAGE PAGE 26 26 A local couple is using their skills to make SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: A local couple is using their skills to make SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: A local couple is using their skills to make SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: a huge difference in the lives of kids. SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: PAGE SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: 28 SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: New head coach Kerry Taylor is bringing the buzz back to Arcadia High School football. PAGE 48 SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: GIVING BACK GIVING BACK TITANS FOOTBALL SUMMER ADVENTURES SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: NO. 6 ARCADIA • BILTMORE • CAMELBACK GIVING BACK SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: VOL. 26 VOL. 26 arcadianews.com SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 2017 2017 2017 2017 SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: Arcadia football is going to look a little Arcadia football is going to look a little Arcadia football is going to look a little different under a new coach this fall. different under a new coach this fall. different under a new coach this fall. Phoenix Fire Station #13 is still keeping the SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: Phoenix Fire Station #13 is still keeping the SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: Phoenix Fire Station #13 is still keeping the neighborhood safe after nearly six decades. SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: neighborhood safe after nearly six decades. SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: PAGE 40 Where did the neighbors go this summer? Where did the neighbors go this summer? See our annual vacation photo spread! See our annual vacation photo spread! See our annual vacation photo spread! SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: PAGE 24 PAGE 46 PAGE 46 SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: VOL. 26 NO. 6 NO. 6 PAGE 24 SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: Mermaid sighting in Coronado! See the other entries submitted to our annual summer vacations photo call-out on page 22. Mermaid sighting in Coronado! See the other entries submitted to our annual summer vacations photo call-out on page 22. Mermaid sighting in Coronado! See the other entries submitted to our annual summer vacations photo call-out on page 22. Mermaid sighting in Coronado! See the other entries submitted to our annual summer vacations photo call-out on page 22. Mermaid sighting in Coronado! See the other entries submitted to our annual summer vacations photo call-out on page 22. ARCADIANEWS.COM / ARCADIAHO.ME September 2016 September 2016 September 2016 September 2016 September 2016 September 2016 AWARD WINNING NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS SINCE 1993 AWARD WINNING NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS SINCE 1993 SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: Get a preview of 2016 football as Veritas, Get a preview of 2016 football as Veritas, Get a preview of 2016 football as Veritas, Get a preview of 2016 football as Veritas, Brophy and Arcadia share the scoop on their Brophy and Arcadia share the scoop on their Brophy and Arcadia share the scoop on their Brophy and Arcadia share the scoop on their expectations of their players and the season. expectations of their players and the season. expectations of their players and the season. expectations of their players and the season. PAGE 25 Arcadia woman completes a 50-state Arcadia woman completes a 50-state journey, which she started as a little girl and journey, which she started as a little girl and finished with her own family this summer. finished with her own family this summer. finished with her own family this summer. Inquiring minds want to know!... and we have all SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: Inquiring minds want to know!... and we have all SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: Inquiring minds want to know!... and we have all the details about the various development and SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: the details about the various development and SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: the details about the various development and construction projects in the neighborhood. SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS THAT MADE OUR COVER: construction projects in the neighborhood. 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43 JULY 2019 By Rachael Bouley After spending the past few years designing and deploying tiny homes for Veterans and others in need, Phoenix-based nonprofit Build Us H.O.P.E. recently got to show off its hard work during the Innovative Housing Showcase in Washington D.C. Build Us H.O.P.E. was invited to the inaugural event hosted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at the National Mall in June. It presented its tiny homes alongside 15 other organizations doing similar work in their states. Presenting at the event was a moment of pride for Elizabeth Singleton, president and founder of Singleton Community Services (SCS), which has housed and serviced more than 2,500 vulnerable adults and families in Arizona during the past 15 years. Build Us H.O.P.E. is the grassroots housing initiative of SCS. “It was a real pleasure and honor to take our team there and to be able to represent tiny homes for Veterans and affordable innovative housing options,” Singleton said. The types of tiny homes Singleton and her team displayed in Washington can be seen at the V-13 Veterans’ Village in Phoenix near 13th Ave. and Buckeye Road. V-13 is a collection of sustainable and affordable tiny homes – each approximately 300 square feet – designed to give homeless Veterans a place to call their own. In building V-13 and other tiny housing projects, Build Us H.O.P.E. faced planning, zoning and construction challenges, but Singleton sees the efforts as extending far beyond just building residences. “It was a very time-consuming and costly experience, but we felt it was worth it,” Singleton said. “We weren’t just fighting for ourselves. We were fighting for anyone who would like to call a tiny house their home.” As an advocacy group for the homeless, disabled and mentally ill, Build Us H.O.P.E. was established as a response to a lack of adequate housing to properly shelter the Valley’s homeless population. Singleton said it was actually her 12-year- old daughter’s idea to provide a different kind of accommodation for those in need. “My daughter was like, ‘Why don’t we build them tiny homes?’” Singleton said. From that simple notion, Singleton partnered with like-minded organizations including ASU GreenLight Solutions Foundation and Linderoth Associates Inc., to create Build Us H.O.P.E. And while V-13 focuses on Veterans, the group’s mission extends to anyone who is trying to get back on their feet after a tough time. Through its continuous work with planning and zoning departments at the city, county and state levels, the process of building and selling a tiny home is easier now than ever before. “I think the state sees the value in tiny homes, as they came to me and said they’re looking at these homes to put an end to the issue of homelessness and they feel that these are great models,” Singleton said. Singleton says Arizona requires at least 200,000 more affordable housing units to meet current needs. After the success at V-13, the Build Us H.O.P.E. team is ready to construct more Veterans’ villages. The group plans on building 1,000 tiny homes in the next three years. “We want to help in the housing crisis and create affordable housing for Veterans,” Singleton said. “We are so thankful to the community for their support in shedding a light on homeless Veterans.” For more: buildushope.org. Valley organization takes tiny homes to national stage Founder and President Elizabeth Singleton (middle) of Phoenix-based nonprofit Build Us H.O.P.E. got the idea to build tiny homes from her 12-year-old daughter. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELIZABETH SINGLETON Tanya Offering Spa Manicures • Pedicures Threading • Dazzle Dry Polish NEW CLIENT SPECIAL: $10 OFF Any Service Call today to schedule your appointment! Tanya, Nail Technician Leidan Mitchell Salon and Spa 4340 E Indian School Rd – Suite 9 602.550.5762 $5 OFF FOR FIRST-TIME CUSTOMERS when you mention this ad! WHO’S NEXT BARBER SHOP We offer styles, cuts, hot towel shaves along with great prices for kids. Make an online reservation, call ahead, or stop in today. 4280 E Indian School Road – Suite 105 Phoenix, AZ 85018 602.595.0805 • whosnextbarbershop.com