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EEOC Unveils New Formal Opinion Letter Process
On December 8, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission unveiled a new process for members of the public, including employers, to request formal opinion letters...
A Reminder To Remain Diligent for Harassment in the Virtual Workplace
Earlier this month, Jeffrey Toobin was fired from the New Yorker after an investigation determined that he exposed himself to colleagues during a Zoom call....
Failure to Accommodate Is Enough to Win an ADA Claim
A Colorado county health inspector sued her employer due to its failure to accommodate her disability of having limited use of her arm. The federal...
During the Pandemic, Meditate on Agency Mediation
Employers can find themselves traveling a precarious road after an employee files a charge of discrimination. The pandemic alone has heightened stress levels for many...
EEOC Proposes New Rule Providing More Information to Employers During the Conciliation Process
On October 8, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a proposal to amend its procedural rules governing the conciliation process. The conciliation...
Laws Are Changing: Take a Look at Your Dress Code
Bostock v. Clayton County, 590 U.S. ___ (2020), provides broader protection for LGBT employees under discrimination based on sex. The decision means that employers are...
Tenth Circuit First to Recognize “Sex-Plus-Age” Discrimination Claims
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (over CO, KS, NM, OK, UT, and WY) became the first federal appeals court to recognize...
Pay Equity: Six Months Left, Are You Ready Colorado?
Employers are currently focused on one thing right now, COVID-19. Rightfully so, as this pandemic has changed so much of our everyday life. With our...
Learning Resources List for Discussions About Race
Members have been reaching out to Employers Council seeking guidance to manage employee expectations about racism and related issues. Certainly, it is an essential practice...