Legal Question in Employment Law in Colorado

Employment Discrimination

I used to be an assistant manager for a major clothing retailer. Hiring criteria was very strict and limited to following:1)Physical attractiveness.2)Not only are employees required to attend the local university, you will be highly favored if you are a participant of the Greek System.3)A particular symbol on an application would designate an unfavorable candidate. These are only a few examples. There were also unfavorable working conditions to where the music was so loud that I know I suffered hearing loss. What course of action can anyone take against a very large retailer such as this one?


Asked on 7/24/00, 10:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter W. Thomas, Esq. PETER WILLIAM THOMAS, PLLC

Re: Employment Discrimination

You may have an actionable claim for discrimination. You may remember seeing a somewhat similar suit a number of years ago when a man filed suit against Hooters for the same sort of discriminatory hiring practices based upon physical/sexual attributes.

We are busy and probably not able to take on another client matter at this time; I would, however, be more than happy to chat with you on the phone and, if unable to assist you ourselves, I certainly can refer you to several other excellent firms and attorneys.

Very truly, Peter W. Thomas, Jr., Esq.

Petersen, Thomas & Slade, PLLC

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Answered on 10/05/00, 11:50 pm


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