When thinking about LGBTQ Pride month, the first thing that may come to mind is the display of beautiful rainbow flags, exciting events, and messages of love and support. But do you know how this month got its start? Over 50 years ago – yes, the time before smartphones and before the Beatles broke up – there was an event called the Stonewall Uprising in… Read More
Category Archives: Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
FLF Client Pushes for Equality in Polk County
Happy Pride Month! We are constantly amazed by our LGBTQ+ clients and allies that have the courage and tenacity to take a stand when they see injustice. James Sargent is someone we are particularly proud of. James always dreamed of working within the Polk County Medical Examiner’s office (“PCME”). He had the requisite skills, education, and experience to excel there. However, he was not selected… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Says Title VII Protects LGBT Workers
In 2007, the Iowa Civil Rights Act (Iowa Code Chapter 216) was expanded to include sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected classes in our state’s civil rights laws. This made it illegal to discriminate against a person because of his/her actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Now, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (the federal civil… Read More
Paige Fiedler interviewed by KCCI
KCCI visited the office today to discuss the recent case of a gay teacher being denied employment by Dowling Catholic High School. The story and video are available here, with the legal discussion beginning at 2:55 in the video. https://www.kcci.com/article/all-sides-express-views-over-school-s-refusal-to-hire-gay-teacher/6905488
Complaint alleges gender bias against University of Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Qualified male candidates were repeatedly passed over for an assistant job in the University of Iowa track program after the athletic department quietly mandated that a woman be hired, a discrimination complaint alleges. Track and field director Larry Wieczorek joked during the hiring process that then-assistant Mike Scott should consider having a sex change operation to improve his prospects, according… Read More