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
| May 27, 2026 – Civil Rights Department May Newsletter. View Newsletter |
| May 27, 2026 – State Court Order Clears Path for Tesla Race Discrimination Case to Go to Trial. View Press Release |
| May 26, 2026 – State Sues Inglewood Landlord for Screening Out Renter Using Housing Assistance for Veterans. View Press Release |
| May 20, 2026 – Civil Rights Department Highlights New Resource to Help Prevent Religious Discrimination in the Workplace. 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
| May 31, 2026 - Assembly District 52 Block Party & Community Resource Fair - Website |
| June 3, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Employment Rights of People with Disabilities - Register |
| June 3, 2026 - Placer LGBTQ+ Center: The Civil Rights of LGBTQ+ People Presentation - Website |
| June 6, 2026 - Davis PrideFest - Register |
| June 7, 2026 - Santa Cruz Pride - Register |
| June 10, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: California Protections for People Who Are LGBTQ+ - Register |
| June 13, 2026 - 25th Annual Filipino Cultural Celebration - Website |
| June 17, 2026 - CRD Monthly Webinar: Housing Discrimination Basics - Register |
| June 20, 2026 - Woodland Pride Celebration - Website |
| June 25, 2026 - Art After Dark: Bakersfield Museum of Art Celebrates Pride! - Website |
| June 27, 2026 - Del Norte and Tribal Lands Pride Festival - Website |
| June 28, 2026 - Pride in the Vines - Website |
| More Events |
