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 28, 2025 – After Undercover Fair Housing Test, Pegasus Senior Living Agrees to Settlement That Protects the Rights of Older Californians with Disabilities. View press release in English or Spanish |
| October 22, 2025 – Whole Foods Agrees to Training, Policy Review After Worker’s Pregnancy Accommodation Requests Allegedly Ignored at Berkeley Store. View press release in English or Spanish |
| October 20, 2025 – Civil Rights Department October Newsletter. View Newsletter |
| October 20, 2025 – While the Trump Administration Cuts Programs to Fight Hate Crimes, California Is Taking Action Every Day. 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 13, 2025 - Seaside Farmers Market - Website |
| November 14, 2025 - Stockton Veterans' Stand Down - Website |
| November 19, 2025 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Employment Discrimination Basics - Website |
| November 20, 2025 - Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness – Film Screening and Discussion - Website |
| November 20, 2025 - Bakersfield Anti-Hate Forum - Website |
| December 3, 2025 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Legal Protections for Workers with Disabilities - Register |
| December 5, 2025 - Commission on the State of Hate Meeting |
| December 10, 2025 - Bakersfield Farmworker Appreciation Day & Resource Fair - Website |
| December 10, 2025 - CRD Special Topic Webinar: Emotional Support Animals in Housing - Register |
| More Events |
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