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
- Discrimination at Business Establishments
- Discrimination Involving State Funded Programs
- Criminal History in Employment
- Human Trafficking, U Visas, & T Visas
- Hate Violence
- Employer Resources
- Housing Provider Resources
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
CRD News and Alerts
- November 30, 2022 – Civil Rights Department Releases Guidance Addressing Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clauses. View Press Release (PDF)
- November 30, 2022 – Pathways To Pay $500,000 To Settle CRD “English-Only” Lawsuit. View press release English (PDF) and Spanish (PDF)
- November 29, 2022 – CRD releases Employment, Separation, and Settlement Agreements Limitations FAQ. View the FAQ in English (PDF)
Get the latest information about the Civil Rights Department (CRD) from our CRD News page.
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