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
| February 13, 2026 – Civil Rights Department Opposes Federal Attack on Key Fair Housing Protection. View press release in English or Spanish |
| February 2, 2026 – Large Employers, It’s Time to Report Your Annual Pay Data. View press release in English or Spanish |
| January 29, 2026 – Civil Rights Department January Newsletter. View Newsletter |
| January 27, 2026 – New Year Brings New Laws That Build on Strong State Civil Rights Protections. 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
| February 20, 2026 - Fresno’s Mexican Consulate - Website |
| February 20, 2026 - Central Valley Empowerment RSE Clinic - Website |
| February 22, 2026 - Swap Meet for Justice - Website |
| February 23-24, 2026 - Fresno's Roving Mexican Consulate – Madera - Website |
| February 25, 2026 - Commission on the State of Hate Meeting |
| March 2, 2026 - Pacific Grove Certified Farmers Market - Website |
| March 4, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Housing Rights of People with Disabilities - Register |
| March 11, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: AI Employment Regulations - Register |
| More Events |
