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WHAT'S NEW?

Civil Rights Department (CRD) Secures Settlement Over Alleged Threat of Eviction Tied to Oxnard Family’s Perceived Immigration Status

CRD recently reached a fair housing settlement against a property owner over allegedly threatening a family with deportation and eviction. As a result of the settlement, the property owner is required to pay $30,000 in compensation for alleged harms to the family and complete fair housing training.

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CRD Reaches $14.4 Million Settlement with Microsoft Over Alleged Parental and Disability Leave Discrimination

This month, CRD secured a settlement with the Microsoft Corporation to resolve allegations of retaliation and discrimination against workers based on their use of protected leave, including parental, disability, and pregnancy leave. As part of the settlement, Microsoft has committed to taking a range of proactive steps to prevent future discrimination.

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CRD Obtains $15 Million Settlement Agreement with Snapchat Over Alleged Sex-Based Employment Discrimination

The settlement resolves a more than three-year investigation into Snap Inc. over claims of employment discrimination, equal pay violations, and sexual harassment. Among other claims, CRD alleged that Snap failed to put into place measures to ensure that women were paid or promoted equally. Instead, they encountered a glass ceiling and were told to wait their turn.

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NEW CRD HEADQUARTERS

Welcome to the May Lee State Office Complex!

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Our Sacramento staff had an amazing first day at CRD's new headquarters at the May Lee State Office Complex. We'd like to give a shoutout to our Business Services and Information Technology teams for making this move possible.

While packing up our old office, we made an unexpected discovery: a time capsule! We had so much fun looking through photos and mementos from over the years. We can't wait to make new memories in our new headquarters. We'd love for you to join us! Click here to see our current job openings.

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DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH

New Disability Rights Webinars

July is Disability Pride Month, a time for us to celebrate the uniqueness of people’s abilities and advocate for their rights!

You have the right to work, live, and thrive in California without being discriminated against based on your disability. This month, we're expanding our “Civil Rights 101” webinar series to add new trainings on disability rights.

We encourage everyone to attend. If we all take the time to learn about civil rights, we can better help our communities!

Click the link below to learn more and register!

Webinar Dates & Registration

UPCOMING EVENTS

Civil Rights Council

Alameda County

The California Civil Rights Council will meet at the University of California Berkeley School of Law to discuss proposed modifications to employment regulations regarding automated decision making. Attendees can also join via Zoom.

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San Diego Pride

San Diego County

Join CA vs Hate on its pride tour! Watch us at the parade or stop by our booth for support and resources in the fight against hate.

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Sacramento Out At the Fair

Sacramento County

CA vs Hate will share civil rights resources at this California State Fair event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

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Summer Community Resource Fair

Merced County

CRD will share civil rights resources at this event in Winton offering food, games, and music. Attendees will receive vital community resources from our partner organizations and agencies.

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Commission on the State of Hate Meeting

Virtual

The California Commission on the State of Hate will meet to discuss efforts to combat hate across the state, including a presentation on national multi-city hate crime trends.

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Summer Community Resource Fair

Fresno County

CRD will share civil rights resources at this event in Mendota offering food, games, and music. Attendees will receive vital community resources from our partner organizations and agencies.

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Summer Community Resource Fair

Merced County

CRD will share civil rights resources at this event in Livingston offering food, games, and music. Attendees will receive vital community resources from our partner organizations and agencies.

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Independent Living Center of Kern's Annual ADA Conference

Kern County

CRD will share information about reasonable accommodations and other civil rights protections at this event celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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