CRD's June Newsletter

WHAT'S NEW?

A butterfly flies onto a sunflower with a hand in the center of the flower, holding a cellphone with a message reading "There's support when you report." Reort hate at CAvshate.org or by calling 833-8-no-hate.

California vs Hate Receives 180 Reports of Hate Acts Across California

It’s been a fast start for California vs Hate, the state's new hotline and online portal for reporting acts of hate.

New numbers from the first month show nearly half of people who reported hate accepted care coordination services, including support accessing legal aid or counseling.

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California Civil Rights Department (CRD) Sues Santa Cruz County Farm Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

The alleged abuse began days after the farmworker was hired at Ayoquezco Farms in Watsonville. The harassment got so bad she resigned.

Sexual harassment in the workplace violates state law. CRD is taking action to enforce state law and protect workers' civil rights.

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Landmark $100M Settlement in Riot Games Case

CRD has secured final court approval on a landmark settlement in a sexual harassment and discrimination case against Riot Games.

Not only will Riot Games provide relief to nearly 1,600 women employees and contractors, they must also take action to ensure workers’ civil rights aren’t violated again.

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CRD IN THE COMMUNITY

CRD Celebrates Pride 🏳️‍🌈

It’s Pride Month — and CRD is out in the community to celebrate love and champion equality and civil rights for LGBTQ+ Californians.

CRD's Outreach and Education team has had so much fun meeting you at Pride events in Davis, Fresno, and Los Angeles! If you weren't able to make it, check out our Pride Month resources.

UPCOMING EVENTS

San Francisco Trans March

Learn more on how California law protects people who are transgender and gender nonconforming from discrimination at businesses, the workplace, and more.

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Commission on the State of Hate Meeting

Updates from the Commission on its work to strengthen California's effort to stop hate and promote respect among the state's diverse population.

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Annual Employment Law Seminar

CRD Director Kevin Kish will present updates on the department at this one-day conference covering timely topics in employment law, workers’ compensation, and HR.

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Annual Kern County ADA Conference

Join us in celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

WORK AT CRD!

Are you interested in making sure all Californians are able to understand and enjoy their civil rights?

We're hiring! Come join the largest state civil rights agency in the country. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while making a difference in communities across California.

Resources for Pride Month

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