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
| December 17, 2025 – Civil Rights Department Reminds Employers and Employees to Complete Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. View press release in English or Spanish |
| December 8, 2025 – Supreme Court Rejects Request to Review Bakersfield Cake Case, Leaves in Place Decision Protecting the Rights of Same-Sex Couples Across California. View press release in English or Spanish |
| December 3, 2025 – After Filing Fair Housing Lawsuit, State Secures Settlement with San Bernardino Landlords. View press release in English or Spanish |
| November 24, 2025 – Civil Rights Department November Newsletter. View Newsletter |
Get the latest information about the Civil Rights Department (CRD) from our CRD News page.
Public Notices and Events
| December 17, 2025 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Housing Discrimination Basics - Register |
| December 17, 2025 - Sacramento Mexican Consulate: Feria de Recursos - Conoce Tus Derechos - Website |
| December 18, 2025 - Multicultural BizFest 2025- Website |
| January 7, 2025 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Employment Discrimination Basics - Register |
| January 14, 2025 - Protections for Survivors at Work: AB 2499 and Human Trafficking Webinar - Register |
| More Events |
