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WILDFIRE RESOURCES

In California, we protect our communities in need. It doesn't matter who you are. If you're impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, you have the right to access shelter and services without discrimination. Below are some key rights for Californians affected by recent wildfires.

Emergency shelters, temporary accommodations, and other providers can’t refuse to house you or treat you differently because of who you are, including your immigration status, gender identity, disability, and other protected characteristics. You are also protected from discrimination when renting a home or apartment.

Businesses must generally ensure equal access to goods and services regardless of someone’s gender identity, primary language, immigration status, race, religion, and other protected characteristics, even after a disaster. This means they cannot change how they provide services, the prices they charge, or who they allow to use their services in order to discriminate.

You have the right to leave work or not report for your shift if your job is unsafe during an emergency situation. This also includes leaving work to pick up children from a K-12 school or find childcare. Some workers can also take time off after the death of a family member, or care for themselves or someone else facing a serious health condition after a disaster.

We created a new guide on our website to help Californians learn more about these rights and find other resources. We're committed to supporting our friends, neighbors, and communities in every way we can. Click the link below to learn more and share this resource with your community!

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WHAT'S NEW?

Tehachapi Dispatcher to Receive $54K After Alleged Retaliation for Reporting Workplace Harassment


According to a complaint filed with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), the dispatcher faced backlash at work after reporting comments against women and the LGBTQ+ community.


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Water District to Pay $160K and Change Policies After Harassment, Discrimination Claims


According to a complaint filed with CRD, workers were often harassed verbally and physically, including through the use of slurs to attack people of Mexican descent. When a worker tried to report the alleged harassment, supervisors allegedly downplayed the claims and fired the employee.


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UPCOMING EVENTS

JAN

20

41st Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Fresno, Fresno County

CRD will offer civil rights resources at this city-wide event honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. The event includes a march, performances, community breakfast, and more.


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JAN

21-22

Roving Mexican Consulate

Visalia, Tulare County

CRD will offer immigrant rights resources at this traveling event aimed at helping the San Joaquin Valley's Mexican community. Services will be offered in Spanish and English.


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JAN

23-24

CLE Conference on Gender Discrimination and Harassment Law

Berkeley, Alameda County

CRD will participate in panels on disability, sexual harassment, and the rights of transgender and nonbinary people. The panels are part of a conference hosted by Berkeley Law.


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JAN

26

Swap Meet for Justice

Oxnard, Ventura County

CRD will offer civil rights factsheets and resources to report discrimination at this resource fair aimed at helping immigrants and their families.


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FEB

5

Legal Protections for Workers with Disabilities

Virtual

Join us for an interactive webinar and learn more about how workers with disabilities are protected from discrimination. We'll cover the types of accommodations employers can provide and how to request them.


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FEB

6

Pregnancy & Family Leave Workshop

San Francisco, San Francisco County

Join us at this training aimed to help workplaces learn more about how to support employees who are new parents. CRD will go over discrimination workers can face related to pregnancy and caretaking in California. This includes family leave, reproductive loss, and lactation accommodations.


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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

Workshop: How to Write a

Statement of Qualifications

Interested in applying for a job at CRD or any other state agency? Join a free workshop January 22nd and learn how to write a statement of qualifications (SOQ) that gets you noticed!


This interactive session will guide you step-by-step on how to highlight your skills and experiences while meeting state job requirements.


Whether you're new to state applications or want to change your approach, this webinar will have essential tips, examples, and best practices to stand out in the hiring process. Don't miss this chance to learn how to successfully navigate one of the most critical aspects of securing a state job!


Current Openings

Housing & Employment Consultant (Investigations)


Manager (Investigations)



Attorney (Dispute Resolution)


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