California’s Civil Rights Agency
The Civil Rights Department is the state agency charged with enforcing California’s civil rights laws. The mission of the CRD is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, businesses, and state-funded programs, and from bias-motivated violence and human trafficking.
- Employment Discrimination
- Housing Discrimination
- Hate Violence
- Discrimination at Business Establishments
- Discrimination Involving State Funded Programs
- Employer Resources
- Housing Provider Resources
- Customer Service Bystander Training
- Welcome In Business Recognition Program
- Human Trafficking, U/T Visa Certification, Deferred Action/ Statement of Interest
- Criminal History in Employment
- Leave from Work
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- Reasonable Accommodations at Work
- Resources for Immigrants
CRD News and Alerts
| July 17, 2025 – State Reaches Settlement with Private Healthcare College Over Alleged Violations of Fair Chance Act. View press release in English or Spanish |
| July 9, 2025 – Northern California Property Management Company Agrees to Settlement Over Alleged Attempt to Evict Family Following Domestic Violence Incident. View press release in English or Spanish |
| July 7, 2025 – Civil Rights Department Shares New Resources to Help Protect Access to Time Off for Californians Impacted by Violence. View press release in English or Spanish |
| June 20, 2025 – Civil Rights Department June Newsletter. View Newsletter |
Get the latest information about the Civil Rights Department (CRD) from our CRD News page.
Public Notices and Events
| July 16, 2025 - Employment Discrimination Basics Webinar – Register |
| July 16, 2025 - Women's Care Advocacy, Resources & Education: Support Meeting – Website |
| July 16, 2025 - #ECHOBLACKVOICES: Power & Pathways virtual kickoff ceremony – Register |
| July 17, 2025 - Reiter Community Educational Resource Fair – Website |
| July 18, 2025 - Fresno Mexican Consulate – Register |
| July 23, 2025 - Nevada County Veterans Services Health and Wellness Fair – Register |
| July 23, 2025 - California State Fair: Military, Veteran & First Responder Appreciation Day – Website |
| July 23, 2025 - Commission on the State of Hate Meeting |
| July 24, 2025 - Kern County ADA Conference – Register |
| August 2, 2025 - Community Health & Resource Fair & Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway in Los Banos – Website |
| August 6, 2025 - Legal Protections for Workers with Disabilities Webinar – Register |
| August 7, 2025 - Community Health & Resource Fair & Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway in Merced – Website |
| August 13, 2025 - Special Topic Webinar: UC and CSU Student Housing Rights – Register |
| August 13, 2025 - Fresno Good Times are Back – Website |
| August 15, 2025 - San Francisco Giants Game: Native American Heritage Night – Website |
| More Events |
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