WHAT'S NEW?

In First Year, Statewide Anti-Hate Hotline Connects Hundreds of Californians with Support in Response to 1,000+ Reported Acts of Hate

As part of California’s coordinated response to a nationwide increase in hate, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), alongside state and community partners, released new data highlighting the impact of California vs Hate in its first year of operation and announced new and ongoing initiatives to combat hate across the state.

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CRD Announces $100K Settlement Over Alleged Sexual Harassment of Santa Cruz County Farmworker

If approved by the court, the proposed settlement will also require Ayoquezco Farms to implement new policies to help protect their workers from future sexual harassment. The settlement comes after CRD filed a lawsuit against the farm last year.

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Civil Rights Council Releases Proposed Regulations to Protect Against Employment Discrimination in Automated Decision-Making Systems

Many employers use artificial intelligence and other technologies to help them make decisions about recruiting, hiring, and promoting workers. While useful, the technology can sometimes lead to discrimination, often without employers realizing it. New proposed regulations from the Civil Rights Council could help change that.

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CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH

Join the CA vs Hate Pride Tour!

We can’t describe what an amazing start we've had on our CA vs Hate pride tour! Thank you Fresno and West Hollywood for welcoming us into your communities. We’re just getting started! Join us at a pride event this month for support and resources in the fight against hate. Our next stop: Sacramento. Click below for more details.

Sacramento Pride

June 8-9

Chico Pride

June 22

San Francisco Pride

June 27, 28-29

CA vs Hate Pride Tour

UPCOMING EVENTS

Celebrate Freedom!

Juneteenth is just around the corner! We're excited to celebrate freedom, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the Black community at events across the state this month. Meet us at one of the counties listed below to learn more about your civil rights. By raising awareness about our rights, we can help ensure equality and justice for all!

Los Angeles County

June 8

Yolo County

June 14

Orange County

June 19

San Bernardino County

June 19

June 19

June 22

June 29

June 29

Legal Services of Northern California: Fair Housing and Criminal History

Virtual

Learn more about what kind of criminal history information housing providers in California can ask potential renters and how they may use that information during the application process.

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Valley Forward: Tacos con Derechos Workers' Rights Resource Fair

Fresno County

CRD will be offering civil rights resources at this event aimed at honoring farmworkers who lost their lives on the job and connecting the community with organizations that can support them.

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Fair Housing 101

Virtual

Learn more about how fair housing laws protect people with disabilities from housing discrimination in part one of this webinar series for people with disabilities. Topics include reasonable accommodations, how to file a complaint with CRD, and other resources.

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Embracing Change: Supporting and Navigating Transgender Transitions at Work

Virtual

Join CRD and the Northern California Employment Roundtable for a training on the rights of transgender and transitioning individuals in the workplace, including the relevant law, best practices, and first-hand experience. Fee waivers are available.

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Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP Annual Employment Law Conference

Orange County

CRD will provide updates on the department's recent work at this conference covering employment law, workers’ compensation, and HR.

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WORK AT CRD!

Make the Most of Summer with Flexible PTO Options

Summer is officially here! Make the most of the travel season with flexible vacation benefits at CRD. In addition to generous paid time off benefits, state service offers options to combine sick days and vacation days into a pool of flexible credits. You can choose how to distribute those credits between health and leisure. Click below to learn more!

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Make the Most of Summer with Flexible PTO Options

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