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
| July 8, 2026 – Civil Rights Department Releases New Guidance on Disability Protections at Work. View press release in English or Spanish |
| June 30, 2026 – Civil Rights Department June Newsletter. View Newsletter |
| June 25, 2026 – Spectrum Mobile to Update Sales Policy After Customer of Mexican Origin Allegedly Denied Service. 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
| July 1, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Employment Discrimination Basics - Register |
| July 7, 2026 - Beale Memorial Library: Legal Resources at the Library - Website |
| July 8, 2026 - CRD Special Topic Webinar: Advanced Reasonable Accommodations in Employment - Register |
| July 15, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Housing Rights of People with Disabilities - Register |
| July 18, 2026 - Poway Chamber of Commerce: Sunshine & Success: Business Community Showcase - Website |
| July 22, 2026 - Binational of California: Backpack Giveaway - Website |
| July 22, 2026 - The Long Beach VA Homeless Veteran Resource Fair - Website |
| July 30, 2026 - 2026 Kern County ADA Conference - Register |
| More Events |
