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
| June 5, 2025 – Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Agrees to $200K Settlement Over Alleged Disability Discrimination. View press release in English or Spanish |
| May 21, 2025 – Civil Rights Department May Newsletter. View Newsletter |
| May 15, 2025 – During Older Californians Month, Civil Rights Department Shares New Resource on Protections Against Age Discrimination. View press release in English or Spanish |
| May 13, 2025 – California vs Hate Teams Up with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Roots to Take a Stand Against Hate. View press release in English or Spanish |
Get the latest information about the Civil Rights Department (CRD) from our CRD News page.
Public Notices and Events
| June 4, 2025 - Legal Protections for Workers with Disabilities – Register |
| June 5, 2025 - The California Coalition of Low Wage and Immigrant Worker Advocates (CLIWA): Annual Retreat |
| June 6, 2025 - Fast-Food Council Full Committee Meeting – Register |
| June 7, 2025 - Davis Pride – Website |
| June 7, 2025 - San Francisco Giants Game: Pride Day – Website |
| June 11, 2025 - CRD Special Topic Webinar: LGBTQ+ Employment Protections – Register |
| June 14, 2025 - 24th Annual Filipino Cultural Festival – Website |
| June 18, 2025 - Fair Housing 101 Webinar – Register |
| June 28, 2025 - Oakland Roots Game - African Roots Night |
| June 28, 2025 - San Diego Museum of Us Pride Celebration – Website |
| More Events |
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