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
| March 18, 2026 – Tehama County Agrees to Hiring Reforms After State Investigation. View press release in English or Spanish |
| February 28, 2026 – Civil Rights Department February Newsletter. View Newsletter |
| February 23, 2026 – Commission on the State of Hate Releases New Report Documenting Trends in Hate Activity Across California. 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
| March 29, 2026 - Swap Meet for Justice - Website |
| April 1, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Legal Protections for Workers with Disabilities - Website |
| April 6, 2026 - Pacific Grove Certified Farmers Market - Website |
| April 8, 2026 - CRD Webinar – Housing Rights for People with Criminal Histories - Register |
| April 9, 2026 - CSU Los Angeles: Second Chance In Action: Education, Policy, Possibility - Website |
| April 9, 2026 - Seaside Certified Farmers’ Market - Website |
| April 8, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Housing Discrimination Basics - Register |
| May 4, 2026 - Pacific Grove Certified Farmers Market - Website |
| May 14, 2026 - Seaside Certified Farmers’ Market - Website |
| More Events |
