Federal and Colorado law prohibits race discrimination in employment. Murray Law provides experienced legal counsel and representation to individuals facing racial discrimination and harassment in the workplace

As a trusted race discrimination attorney, Steven Murray represents individuals asserting race discrimination claims in federal and state court lawsuits, filing discrimination charges with federal, state, and local government agencies, and arbitration and mediation proceedings.

Steven Murray has successfully represented employees asserting race discrimination claims and racial harassment claims before multiple United States District Courts, including the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and mediation proceedings.

What is Race Discrimination & Racial Harassment?

Race discrimination includes any adverse employment action taken because of a person’s race. Racial harassment is a form of unlawful race discrimination that can often involve a hostile work environment.

Some examples of racially offensive conduct include:

• Racial slurs, insults, or jokes
• Threats or intimidation based on race
• Racist symbols or imagery
• Physical contact or verbal abuse of a racial nature

Federal & Colorado State Laws Protecting Employees from Discrimination

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a federal law, and the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act [CADA] prohibit race discrimination.

Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees, labor organizations, and employment agencies. The Colorado Act applies to employers with one or more employees.

Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, a federal law, prohibits race discrimination in employment.

A Section 1981 claim has advantages over claims under Title VII or CADA. Section 1981, unlike Title VII and CADA, allows a person to file a lawsuit:

• (1) Against an individual, not just an employer.
• (2) Against an employer with any number of employees.
• (3) Without filing an administrative charge with the EEOC or state government agency.
• (4) Without the case governed by any “cap” or maximum amount of compensatory or punitive damages awarded.

Discrimination by Customers & Workforce

Customer preference is never a justification for race discrimination in employment.

The law prohibits employers from basing employment actions on the bias or prejudice of customers, clients, patients, or co-workers. The law also prohibits employers from permitting racially hostile work environments created by third parties.