Civil Rights Council

The Civil Rights Council promulgates regulations that implement California’s civil rights laws. It also conducts inquiries and holds hearings on civil rights issues confronting the state.

  • David Garcia

    Councilmember

    • Jonathan Glater

    Councilmember

    Hellen Hong

    Councilmember

    Kevin Kish

    Ex Officio Councilmember

    Adetunji Olude

    Councilmember

    Denny Chan

    Councilmember

    Julie Wilensky

    Councilmember

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    Meetings and Agendas
    DATE AND TIME LOCATION AGENDA ARCHIVE

    October 17, 2024
    10:00 am

    		 Hybrid In-Person and Remote Meeting:

    In-Person:
    Civil Rights Department – Oakland Office 555 12th Street, Suite 2050 Oakland, California Lake Merritt Conference Room

    Remote meeting:
    Zoom and/or 1-669-900-6833 and Meeting ID: 845 2754 9449
    Complete listing of current and past Civil Rights Council Meetings and Agendas

    Rulemaking Actions
    Read the Council's regulations - External Site.

    Civil Rights Council's Proposed Modifications to Employment Regulations Regarding Automated-Decision Systems

    Civil Rights Council’s Changes Without Regulatory Effect to the Fair Employment and Housing Act Regulations

    The Council’s Changes without Regulatory Effect to the Fair Employment and Housing Act Regulations have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and were filed with the Secretary of State on March 20, 2023. The effective date of the changes is March 20, 2023.

    Civil Rights Council’s Fair Employment and Housing Act Fair Housing Regulations

    The Council’s Fair Housing Regulations have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and were filed with the Secretary of State on November 22, 2023. The effective date of the regulations is January 1, 2024.

    Civil Rights Council's Regulations Regarding Government Code Section 11135 et seq.

    The Council’s Regulations Regarding Government Code section 11135 et seq. have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and were filed with the Secretary of State on March 19, 2024. The effective date of the regulations is July 1, 2024.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council's Modifications to Employment Regulations Regarding Criminal History

    The Council’s Modifications to Employment Regulations Regarding Criminal History have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and were filed with the Secretary of State on July 24, 2023. The effective date of the modified regulations is October 1, 2023.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council's Changes without Regulatory Effect to the California Family Rights Act Regulations

    The Council’s Changes without Regulatory Effect to the California Family Rights Act Regulations have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and were filed with the Secretary of State on January 11, 2022. The effective date of the changes is January 11, 2022.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Housing Regulations Regarding Definitions; Intentional Discrimination; Discriminatory Notices, Statements, and Advertisements; Consideration of Income; Residential Real Estate-Related Practices; and Disability.

    The Council’s Housing Regulations Regarding Definitions; Intentional Discrimination; Discriminatory Notices, Statements, and Advertisements; Consideration of Income; Residential Real Estate-Related Practices; and Disability have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and were filed with the Secretary of State on November 19, 2021. The effective date of the regulations is January 1, 2022.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Changes without Regulatory Effect to the California Family Rights Act Regulations

    The Council’s Changes without Regulatory Effect to the California Family Rights Act Regulations have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and were filed with the Secretary of State on December 30, 2020. The effective date of the changes is January 1, 2021.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Employment Regulations Regarding Harassment Prevention Training

    The Council’s Employment Regulations Regarding Harassment Prevention Training have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and were filed with the Secretary of State on February 11, 2021. The effective date of the regulations is February 11, 2021.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Employment Regulations Regarding Criminal History, the California Family Rights Act, and the New Parent Leave Act

    The Council’s Employment Regulations Regarding Criminal History, the California Family Rights Act, and the New Parent Leave Act has been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and was filed with the Secretary of State on July 6, 2020. The effective date of the regulations is October 1, 2020.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Employment Regulations Regarding Religious Creed and Age Discrimination

    The Council’s Employment Regulations Regarding Religious Creed and Age Discrimination has been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and was filed with the Secretary of State on April 14, 2020. The effective date of the regulations is July 1, 2020.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Fair Housing Regulations

    The Council’s Fair Housing Regulations has been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and was filed with the Secretary of State on September 16, 2019. The effective date of the regulations is January 1, 2020.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Employment Regulations Regarding Definitions; Harassment and Discrimination Prevention and Correction; and Training

    The Council’s Employment Regulations Regarding Definitions; Harassment and Discrimination Prevention and Correction; and Training has been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and was filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2019. The effective date of the regulations is October 1, 2019.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s [first] Employment Regulations Regarding Criminal History, the California Family Rights Act, and the New Parent Leave Act

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Emergency Regulations Regarding Gender-Neutral Facility Signage

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Regulations Regarding National Origin Discrimination

    The Council’s Regulations Regarding National Origin Discrimination has been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and was filed with the Secretary of State on May 17, 2018. The effective date of the regulations is July 1, 2018.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Housing Regulations Regarding Discriminatory Effect, Discriminatory Land Use Practices, and Use of Criminal History Information

    The Council withdrew this rulemaking action.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Housing Regulations Regarding Harassment; Liability for Harassment; Retaliation; and Select Disability Sections, Including Assistive Animals

    The Council withdrew this rulemaking action

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Regulations Regarding Transgender Identity and Expression

    The Council’s Regulations Regarding Transgender Identity and Expression has been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and was filed with the Secretary of State on May 26, 2017. The effective date of the regulations is July 1, 2017.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Consideration of Criminal History in Employment Decisions Regulations

    The Council’s Consideration of Criminal History in Employment Decisions Regulations has been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and was filed with the Secretary of State on March 27, 2017. The effective date of the regulations is July 1, 2017.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Amendments to the Fair Employment and Housing Act Regulations

    The Council’s Amendments to the Fair Employment and Housing Act Regulations has been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and was filed with the Secretary of State on December 9, 2015. The effective date of the regulations is April 1, 2016. Click to view the final version of the regulations with tracked changes.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Amendments to the California Family Rights Act Regulations

    The Council’s Amendments to the California Family Rights Act Regulations has been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and was filed with the Secretary of State on March 4, 2015. The effective date of the regulations is July 1, 2015.

    Fair Employment and Housing Council’s Changes without Regulatory Effect

    The Council’s Changes without Regulatory Effect has been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and published in the California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 11000 et seq. This rulemaking action only renumbered the Council’s regulations and made technical changes, which are reflected above in the other rulemaking actions and current regulations.

    Handbook

    Handbook of the Civil Rights Council
    651 Bannon Street, Suite 200
    Sacramento, CA 95811
    Regional Offices
    800-884-1684 (voice), 800-700-2320 (TTY) or
    California's Relay Service at 711
    contact.center@calcivilrights.ca.gov