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 28, 2026 – Civil Rights Department February Newsletter. View Newsletter |
| February 23, 2026 – Commission on the State of Hate Releases New Report Documenting Trends in Hate Activity Across California. View press release in English or Spanish |
| February 13, 2026 – Civil Rights Department Opposes Federal Attack on Key Fair Housing Protection. 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
| March 7, 2026 - Feria de Recursos con Motivo del Día Internacional de la Mujer (Fresno) - Website |
| March 7, 2026 - Feria de Recursos con Motivo del Día Internacional de la Mujer (Sacramento) - Website |
| March 10, 2026 -Student Resource Fair at Santa Monica College - Website |
| March 11, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: AI Employment Regulations - Register |
| April 6, 2026 - Pacific Grove Certified Farmers Market - Website |
| April 8, 2026 - CRD Webinar – Housing Rights for People with Criminal Histories - Register |
| April 9, 2026 - Seaside Certified Farmers’ Market - Website |
| May 4, 2026 - Pacific Grove Certified Farmers Market - Website |
| May 14, 2026 - Seaside Certified Farmers’ Market - Website |
| More Events |
