Tag:Civil Rights Act
Courts
Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Feb. 17
The 10th Circuit issued an opinion in Lamb v. Montrose County Sheriff’s, et al finding that a former deputy sheriff didn’t voice a matter of public concern in a text message over which he claims he was terminated.
News
SCOTUS Takes Up Set of College Affirmative Action Appeals
The appeals ask the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out its 2003 ruling in Grutter v. Bollinger which allowed race to be considered under certain circumstances in college admissions.
History
Colorado’s First Steps Toward Equality, a Continuing Effort
The CRA joined several other civil rights laws on the books, but the state made little progress toward equality until the 1960s and '70s.
Courts
Appellate Decision Could Send Affirmative Action to High Court
A case involving claims of discrimination against applicants to a prestigious college is one step closer to review by the U.S. Supreme Court. A...
Corporate Counsel Insight
USERRA on Employers’ Radar
After celebrating its 25th anniversary in October, the federal antidiscrimination law protecting military members is drawing attention.
Colorado U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn announced last month...
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Corporate Counsel Insight
USERRA on Employers’ Radar
After celebrating its 25th anniversary in October, the federal antidiscrimination law protecting military members is drawing attention.
Colorado U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn announced last month...
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Corporate Counsel Insight
Employers Wait for SCOTUS Title VII Ruling on Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation
When Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, LGBTQ rights probably weren’t a flicker in lawmakers’ minds. The Stonewall uprisings wouldn’t happen for...
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Corporate Counsel Insight
Misclassification Per Se Doesn’t Violate Labor Law, NLRB Rules
Employers face a litany of liabilities if they misclassify employees as independent contractors. But at least worker misclassification isn’t by itself a labor law...
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