Lakewood Racial Discrimination Attorneys

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Racial discrimination is banned in Colorado under the U.S. constitution and Title VII of the U.S. Code. According to such laws, an employer cannot use race as the basis for making decisions regarding hiring, recruitment, wage levels, or promotion opportunities.

What Must Be Proven in a Discrimination Claim?

The federal agency known as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has the authority to conduct investigations of workplace discrimination, and employees must file their discrimination claims wih the EEOC prior to suing in a civil court. To prove racial discrimination, an employer must treat an employee differently than co-workers who are of a different race or nationality.

In order to succeed on a claim for racial discrimination, the Lakewood plaintiff must additionally prove that their employer intended to base the discrimination on race or nationality. This intent is most often proven by showing that the employer preferentially treated those of other races and nationalities.

How Can a Lakewood Lawyer Help with My Claim?

Additionally, in some circumstances, recorded employer statements regarding racial issues can be used to establish their intent to discriminate. Laws governing the procedures in discrimination will vary considerably depending on where the claim is filed, and Lakewood attorneys will be able to help you with the requirements for your particular region. An experienced Colorado lawyer will also help you in filing your claim with the EEOC, as well as helping you obtain other types of relief while your claim is being processed.

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Life in Lakewood

Lakewood, Colorado is the most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado. It has a population of about 142,000 people, making it the fourth most populous city in the state of Colorado.

Lakewood is home to several historical landmarks that give the city some of its local character, including the Old Lakewood School complex, which was built in the 1920s.

Lakewood is also home to the Denver Federal Center, which is the largest concentration of federal agencies outside of Washington, D.C. This makes the federal government one of the largest employers in Lakewood, Colorado.

These federal agencies employ a large number of people with legal training, especially Lakewood, Colorado lawyers.

However, the vast majority of Lakewood, Colorado attorneys work in private practice. This means that if you need legal services, it's very likely that there's a Lakewood, Colorado lawyer who can help.

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