In a landmark decision, the Monday that federal civil rights lawemployees.
Former CU Boulder visiting law professor and Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the 6-3 opinion, ruling that employees who were terminated because they were gay, lesbian, or transgender were subject to illegal discrimination on the basis of sex.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex and religion.
Chancellor Philip DiStefano supported the ruling, which extends to millions of employees around the country.
鈥淭he court鈥檚 decision reaffirms Colorado law and Board of Regents law and policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity,鈥� DiStefano said. 鈥淲e support the LGBTQ+ community as a strong and vibrant part of our academic community.鈥�
CU Boulder offers employees support services, training and workshops for students, faculty and staff through the Center for Inclusion and Social Change.
