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WHAT'S NEW?

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Simi Valley to Pay $230K to Resolve Sexual Harassment and Disability Discrimination Allegations

In 2025, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) got a complaint from a Simi Valley employee who claimed the city did nothing after she reported sexual harassment and denied her disability accommodation request.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Special Topic Webinar

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California protects immigrants in many ways, including civil rights laws enforced by CRD.

We invite you to join us for a special webinar and learn more about how state laws protect immigrants from discrimination and harassment in many ways, including in:

Housing

State funded programs & services

Businesses

You'll also hear from community groups about their work to help protect immigrants from discrimination.

This training is open to anyone interested in learning more about immigrant rights, including advocates, service providers, community members. We also have a resources for immigrants page available on our website.

Date: September 9, 2026

Time: 11:00 am PST

Webinar: Disability Rights at Work

Virtual

Learn more about how California's civil rights laws protect workers with disabilities. Topics include when and how to disclose a disability, reasonable accommodations, and more.

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Webinar: Civil Rights at Work

Virtual

Learn more about discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at work, plus an overview of protections for people with criminal histories and people with disabilities.

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Webinar: Disability Rights in Housing

Virtual

Learn more about how California's civil rights laws protect renters with disabilities. Topics include reasonable accommodations and modifications, harassment, and more.

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Want to see more events?

We're adding new events weekly on our website. Click the link to check out our full calendar and find an event near you. Hope to see you soon!

WORK AT CRD

Increasing Access to State Jobs

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The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) is designed to help Californians with disabilities get jobs with the state. Instead of taking the traditional state civil service exam, you can show your knowledge and skills for a position through on-the-job testing. Learn more about LEAP on the CalHR LEAP page and click the video above for steps on how to begin the LEAP process.

Special Topic Webinar

Housing

State funded programs & services

Businesses

Date: September 9, 2026

Time: 11:00 am PST

Want to see more events?

Increasing Access to State Jobs

Current CRD Openings

State Career Resources