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
| July 22, 2026 – Pleasanton Unified School District Agrees to Civil Rights Settlement After Alleged Illegal Firing of Pregnant Custodian. View press release in English or Spanish |
| July 20, 2026 – Civil Rights Department Issues Legal Alert on Protections for Emotional Support Animals in Housing. View press release in English or Spanish |
| July 9, 2026 – Ralphs to Reform Hiring Practices, Pay $200,000 in Settlement with State Civil Rights Department. View press release in English or Spanish |
| June 30, 2026 – Civil Rights Department June Newsletter. View Newsletter |
Get the latest information about the Civil Rights Department (CRD) from our CRD News page.
Public Notices and Events
| July 22, 2026 - The Long Beach VA Homeless Veteran Resource Fair - Website |
| July 22, 2026 - Binational of California: Backpack Giveaway - Website |
| July 23, 2026 - San Jose Mexican Consulate - Website |
| July 25, 2026 - Mount Diablo Unified School District Community Resource Fair - Website |
| July 27, 2026 - Laton Backpack Giveaway- Website |
| July 30, 2026 - 2026 Kern County ADA Conference - Register |
| August 5, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Housing Discrimination Basics - Register |
| August 6, 2026 - Kern County Ready-Set Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair - Website |
| August 8, 2026 - South County Pride- Website |
| August 9, 2026 - Mayor Valerie Amezcua's 3rd Annual Back-to-School Resource Fair - Website |
| August 12, 2026 - CRD Special Topic Webinar: Emotional Support Animals in Housing - Register |
| August 15, 2026 - Mi Gente Block Party Series 2026 - Website |
| August 19, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Legal Protections for Workers with Disabilities - Register |
| More Events |
