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WHAT'S NEW?

Ralphs to Reform Hiring Practices, Pay $200K in California Civil Rights Department (CRD) Settlement

In 2023, CRD sued Ralphs over allegations the grocer repeatedly violated California’s Fair Chance Act, unlawfully impacting people with criminal histories.

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Pleasanton Unified School District Agrees to Settlement After Alleged Illegal Firing of Pregnant Custodian

The Pleasanton Unified School District in Alameda County will pay $60,000 and review its policies after allegedly firing a pregnant custodian who asked for work accommodations.

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RESOURCE CORNER

New Disability Protections at Work Guide

Each year, CRD investigates thousands of disability discrimination complaints in the workplace. That's why we've created a new resource to help workers with disabilities learn more about their civil rights. Our reasonable accommodations factsheet will guide you through the process of asking for changes at work to help manage your disability. Below are just a few of the topics covered in this new guide.

What qualifies as a disability in California

How to show need for accommodations

The process of approving or denying accommodations

Accommodations in the workplace help everyone succeed! Click the link below to download this new resource to share with your community.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Special Topic Webinar

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While the federal government rolls back civil rights protections for renters with emotional support animals, CRD is issuing a legal alert to remind housing providers that they're still required to follow state law and try to accommodate renters with disabilities.

If you are a renter or housing provider with questions about how California law protects renters with emotional support animals, we're hosting a special webinar! This training is open to renters, housing providers, or anyone interested in learning more about fair housing.

Date: August 12, 2026

Time: 11:00 am PST

Webinar: Housing Discrimination

Virtual

Learn more about how California's civil rights laws protect renters from discrimination. Topics include protections for people with disabilities, people who use Section 8 vouchers, and people with criminal histories.

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Webinar: Housing Protections for People with Criminal Histories (Property Manager Training)

Virtual

This online training is for landlords and property managers who want to learn more about how to follow California law when it comes to rental applicants with criminal histories.

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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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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!

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Become a CRD Attorney

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We're hiring attorneys! Join the nation's largest state civil rights agency and help ensure California’s civil rights laws are enforced in the court. Our attorneys have secured millions in relief for Californians impacted by discrimination. Your work will not only help hold small and major corporations accountable, but also help create policy changes that prevent future discrimination.

New Disability Protections at Work Guide

What qualifies as a disability in California

How to show need for accommodations

The process of approving or denying accommodations

Special Topic Webinar

Date: August 12, 2026

Time: 11:00 am PST

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