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
| December 8, 2025 – Supreme Court Rejects Request to Review Bakersfield Cake Case, Leaves in Place Decision Protecting the Rights of Same-Sex Couples Across California. View press release in English or Spanish |
| December 3, 2025 – After Filing Fair Housing Lawsuit, State Secures Settlement with San Bernardino Landlords. View press release in English or Spanish |
| November 24, 2025 – Civil Rights Department November Newsletter. View Newsletter |
| November 24, 2025 – Civil Rights Department Releases New Resource to Help Protect Tenants Against Harassment and Discrimination. 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
| December 10, 2025 - Bakersfield Farmworker Appreciation Day & Resource Fair - Website |
| December 10, 2025 - CRD Special Topic Webinar: Emotional Support Animals in Housing - Register |
| December 11, 2025 - Seaside Certified Farmers' Market - Website |
| December 13, 2025 - Silver Creek High School's Family Wellness Fair - Website |
| December 13, 2025 - Takin It To The Streetz - Website |
| December 17, 2025 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Housing Discrimination Basics - Register |
| More Events |
