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
| April 15, 2026 – Californians Turn to Anti-Hate Hotline: Nearly 1,000 Reports of Hate Filed in 2025. View press release in English or Spanish |
| April 2, 2026 – Spencer’s Gifts Commits to Reforming Workplace Disability Policies Across California. View press release in English or Spanish |
| March 30, 2026 – Civil Rights Department March Newsletter. View Newsletter |
Get the latest information about the Civil Rights Department (CRD) from our CRD News page.
Public Notices and Events
| April 18, 2026 - Oakland Roots Game: Women’s Empowerment Night - Website |
| April 19, 2026 - Standing Together Against Antisemitism: A Community Summit - Website |
| April 21, 2026 - Translatin@ Coalition: TLC Job Fair - Website |
| April 27, 2026 - Stop the Hate Bullying & Belonging Conference - Website |
| April 29, 2026 - 3rd Annual Caltrans District 4 Equity & Economic Empowerment Health Expo - Website |
| April 29, 2026 - The California Civil Rights Department Presents: Regulations on Automated Decisions in Employment - Register |
| April 29, 2026 - Santa Monica College Denim Day - Website |
| May 4, 2026 - Stop the Hate Bullying & Belonging Conference - Website |
| May 14, 2026 - Seaside Certified Farmers’ Market - Website |
| More Events |
