Despite the fact that numerous advancements are made to workplaces every year, many of the old problems persist and linger despite that. Harassment and discrimination rank among the most problematic of these issues. To help combat discrimination, in particular,...
discrimination
How has discrimination changed with the times?
Discrimination is an issue baked into the fabric of many workplaces across the country. Unfortunately, the many changes and reforms that the digitalization of the workplace brought on did not really address discrimination. Instead, it has changed forms, manifesting in...
What constitutes workplace discrimination?
Workplace discrimination is a problem in Colorado as well as throughout the United States. However, for as many workers who are impacted by it, discrimination can be a hard term to define. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offers useful insights into the...
Understanding discrimination in Colorado workplaces
Discrimination in the workplace is not always obvious. If your boss passes you over for a promotion, unusually singles you out or otherwise marginalizes you at work — and you are a member of a "protected class" — you might wonder if your treatment was due to...
How to file a claim with the EEOC and what to expect afterwards
People in Denver deserve to be free from workplace discrimination. Those allegedly discriminated against may want to file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in an effort to pursue compensation for the damages they suffered. However, many...
Protections for employees who faced pregnancy discrimination
Workers are protected from pregnancy discrimination in their workplaces. To ensure that an employer does not violate pregnancy discrimination protections, it is helpful for pregnant employees and employees planning on becoming pregnant to be familiar with workplace...
Professor sues DU law school for gender bias
Most plaintiffs in sex discrimination law suits are women, but a male professor at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law is about to reverse this paradigm. The director of the School’s Center for Advocacy has served a complaint in federal court in Colorado...
Workplace discrimination and disparate impact
Workplace discrimination can take many forms. A lot of people think that it most commonly involves blatant racism that manifests in derogatory comments and negative employment actions solely based on one’s status in a protected class. But workplace discrimination can...
Do employers have to accommodate all disability requests?
A job is a cornerstone to a financially stable life for most Denver residents. While some individuals may be independently wealthy and may have access to financial help outside of work, many people need a job to pay their bills, support their families, and enjoy...
New Crown Act aimed at ending hair discrimination in Colorado
A new hair discrimination law, known as the Crown Act, has Colorado civil rights activists rejoicing. The act prevents companies from discriminating against employees based on their hair. In particular, the Act is concerned with natural, race-based hairstyles such as...
