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10th Circuit reinstates race discrimination lawsuit over ‘crazy brown man’ comment
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Whether a Hispanic insurance agent in Greeley had his contract terminated because he was perceived as a “crazy brown man running around with a gun” will now be a question for a jury to decide, as the federal appeals court based in Denver has reinstated the racial discrimination lawsuit. A trial judge last year sided…
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10th Circuit upholds jury verdict for Xcel Energy in discrimination lawsuit
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The federal appeals court based in Denver has upheld a jury’s verdict finding Xcel Energy did not discriminate against a former worker on the basis of her race and sex by failing to promote her. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit reviewed a narrow aspect of the case:…
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Judge tosses discrimination lawsuit of ex-state judicial employee
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A Black woman who was terminated from her job with the Colorado Judicial Department in Arapahoe County failed to show that she was retaliated against, faced a hostile work environment or experienced discriminatory treatment based on her race, a federal judge ruled. Shontella Young worked for the probation department of the 18th Judicial District for…
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Discrimination protections for domestic workers approved, to be sent to governor
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A bill to protect thousands of domestic workers from employment discrimination passed its final vote in the state legislature Monday. House Bill 1367 is now being sent to Gov. Jared Polis for final consideration. If signed into law, the legislation would expand the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act to cover employees who work for private households, such as cleaners,…
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Colorado House OKs bill to help formerly convicted youth access jobs
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Legislation to help formerly convicted youth get jobs passed a major hurdle Monday, receiving approval from the state House and moving forward to the Senate. If enacted, House Bill 1383 would prohibit employers from asking applicants about criminal histories from when they were minors, including on applications or during interviews. The bill would also spend…
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Panel advances bill to help formerly convicted youth access jobs
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Moving on from a juvenile criminal conviction might get easier in Colorado after a House panel advanced legislation sponsors say will help formerly convicted youth get jobs. If enacted, House Bill 1383 would prohibit employers from asking applicants about criminal histories from when they were minors, including on applications or during interviews. The bill would…
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Colorado lawmakers kill bill to prohibit firing employees for using marijuana
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Colorado’s lawmakers on Thursday killed a bill that sought to prohibit employers from firing or refusing to hire an employee based on their use of marijuana. Before the fatal vote, a House panel unanimously chose to completely rewrite House Bill 1152, replacing it with a proposed task force to study medical marijuana use in employment.…
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House committee approves bill exempting nonprofit child care centers from property tax
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Nonprofit child care centers in Colorado wouldn’t have to pay property taxes under legislation a state House committee advanced on Tuesday in the hopes of reducing costs and improving access. House Bill 1006 aims to modify current law that allows property owned and operated by nonprofit child care centers to be exempt from property taxes. The bill…
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Study: Colorado slips in competitiveness
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A report released Monday by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation showed Colorado slipping behind other states in some key economic metrics. The report from the Metro Denver EDC, an arm of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, showcased annual rankings of Colorado’s business competitiveness nationally as well as how the state compares to nine key…
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Colorado jobs and unemployment: CoPo’s monthly snapshot
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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is out with its latest monthly jobs report for the state, covering February. Here are the key takeaways for the state’s workers. Payroll jobs (non-farm): Up 700 from the previous month, to 2,749,600, and up 44,800 from a year earlier. Private sector payroll jobs (non-farm): Up…
