Tehama County Agrees to Hiring Reforms After State Investigation
Tehama County will make changes to its hiring process after claims they illegally revoked an applicant's job offer because of their past criminal history. In California, the Fair Chance Act aims to reduce barriers to employment that can prevent people with past arrests or convictions from successfully reintegrating into their communities.
Children's Book Organization to Pay $180K Over Alleged Workplace Retaliation
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) and Labor Commissioner's Office recently announced a settlement with the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators over alleged retaliation against a former employee for making legally protected complaints of race discrimination and unfair pay practices. Californians have the right to speak out against illegal workplace practices.
Attendees Learn How to Put a Stop to Hate During Workshop
CRD staff recently presented at an Imperial Valley workshop aimed at helping people put a stop to hate in their communities and learn more about their civil rights, regardless of their immigration status. CRD's Outreach and Education team is dedicated to helping people across California learn about their rights to help them stand up for themselves and the people around them.
On Equal Pay Day, CRD released new numbers that show ongoing pay gaps for women and workers of color among large private employers. While California has some of the nation’s strongest equal pay laws, the new data shows that women and people of color of all genders are more likely to be among the state’s lowest paid workers among large private sector employers.
According to the latest data, women are still more likely to be among the state's lowest paid workers and less likely to be among the highest paid workers.
But there are signs of progress. Compared to 2020 when we first started collecting the data, there are now more women in senior management roles in the state.
Yet, people in these roles are still less likely to be people of color. With just 1 in 20 Latino and 1 in 11 Black workers making $144,560 and over.
Click the link below for more information from our new pay data, including stats, settlements, and ways to combat pay discrimination. Together, we can help close the pay gap in California!
A farmer’s market in Pacific Grove on Monday nights that has a wide range of vendors and community information and resources. CRD will be tabling at the market and sharing our resources.
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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