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
| October 29, 2026 – New Analysis Shows Finance Industry Has Biggest Gender Pay Gap in California. View press release in English or Spanish |
| October 28, 2026 – After State Investigation, City of Costa Mesa Agrees to Allow Sober Living Home to Remain Open. View press release in English or Spanish |
| October 23, 2026 – Civil Rights Department October Newsletter. View Newsletter |
| October 19, 2026 – Civil Rights Council Releases Proposed Regulations to Modernize Pregnancy Leave Protections. 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
| November 4, 2026 - Asian Health Services Monthly Food Distribution - Website |
| November 4, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Housing Rights of People with Disabilities - Register |
| More Events |
