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 (coming soon)
- Business Recognition (coming soon)
- Human Trafficking, U Visas, & T Visas
- Criminal History in Employment
- Leave from Work
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- Reasonable Accommodations at Work
- Resources for Immigrants
CRD News and Alerts
April 25, 2024 – Civil Rights Department Takes Action to Combat Discriminatory Employment and Housing Advertisements. View press release in English or Spanish |
April 15, 2024 – Civil Rights Department's April Newsletter |
April 2, 2024 – Civil Rights Department Reaches Settlement Ending Novato Apartment Complex Ban on Section 8 Vouchers. 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
April 24, 2024 - Commission on the State of Hate Meeting |
April 24, 2024 - Alameda County Bar Association: Fair Chance Hiring Act Website |
April 25, 2024 - California Civil Rights Department (CRD) presents: Fair Housing for Californians with Disabilities Part 2 Register |
April 25, 2024 Senior PRIDE LGBTQ+ Fair More Information |
May 8, 2024 - A New Way of Life: Re-entry Resource Fair Website |
May 11, 2024 - Commission on the State of Hate Community Forum |
May 22, 2024 - Commission on the State of Hate Meeting |
May 25, 2024 - Alameda County: Annual Fair Chance Job and Resource Fair Register |