WHAT'S NEW?

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Civil Rights Department (CRD) Sues Senior Living Community Over Refusal to Accept Section 8

According to a complaint filed with CRD, Park Glenview Apartments in Oakland maintained a years-long policy of rejecting applicants with Section 8 vouchers.

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After State Steps In, El Cajon Condos to End Ban on Children Playing in Common Areas

The settlement resolves allegations that the owner, property manager, and homeowners association discriminated against families by maintaining a ban on children playing in common areas.

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CRD Secures Settlement with Instawork, Protecting Job Opportunities for All Californians

According to the complaint, Instawork allegedly failed to follow legally required hiring processes meant to protect people previously involved in the criminal legal system.

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WELCOME IN

Safer, More Inclusive Businesses

Businesses are more than just a place to eat or shop— they're spaces for the community to come together. That's why we’re excited about Welcome In, our new program to help businesses create safe and inclusive environments.

According to a recent survey, around a third of Californians who experienced hate were targeted while at a business, which not only affects individuals, but can also impact entire businesses and communities. By joining Welcome In, businesses can help be part of the solution!

Through civil rights trainings and technical support, businesses and their staff can gain some of the tools they need to better support customers and earn public recognition for completing the program.

How Does it Work?

Training

Businesses will learn how state civil rights laws protect staff and customers from discrimination. Staff will also get training on how to prevent and safely intervene during conflict.

Support

CRD will check in throughout the training program to see how businesses are doing and help troubleshoot any challenges they face along the way.

Community Engagement

Businesses will participate in community events that help customers feel safe and welcome at their business.

For interested businesses, all it takes is a quick sign up on our website. Click below to learn more!

About Welcome In

RESOURCE CORNER

Older Californians Month

A customer makes a payment at a market witht he words "discrimination at work facts sheet."

May is Older Californians Month! Did you know our state's civil rights laws protect workers age 40+ from discrimination? Age discrimination at work can look like:

• Asking about a job candidate’s age

• Denying a promotion because of age

• Laying off or forcing early retirement due to age

• Making comments, jokes, or insults about someone’s age

CRD investigates hundreds of age discrimination complaints every year. That's why we've created a new age discrimination fact sheet with everything from examples to information on how to report this type of discrimination. Click below for this resource so we can protect our ourselves and our coworkers!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

United Through Sports

Two people hold up baseball themed bandanas from California Versus Hate during a San Francisco Giants game.

An Oakland Roots fan gets resources at California Versus Hate's informational table.

We may root for different teams, but we can all come together to take action against hate! This season, California vs Hate is teaming up with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Roots to help stop discrimination in our communities.

Stop by our table during select games for resources. We hope to see you at the games listed below:

San Francisco Giants

June 7 – PRIDE Day

August 15 – Native American Heritage Night

August 30 – Black Heritage Night

September 9 – Jewish Heritage Night

September 14 – Fiesta Gigantes

September 23 – Filipino Heritage Night

Oakland Roots

June 28 – African Roots Night

August 30 – Back to School Night

September 7 – Pride Night

September 20 – Conoce Tus Raíces

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

Hate Against Immigrant Communities: Resources and Solutions From Community-Based Organizations

Virtual

Join the California Commission on the State of Hate to learn more about the experiences of immigrants in California today. Several groups will share resources and services available to immigrants and their families. Members of the public will also have the chance to give comments after presentations.

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Webinar: LGBTQ+ Rights at Work

Virtual

What rights do LGBTQ+ people have at work in California? Learn about discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as specific protections for transgender workers.

Event Information

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

California Innovation Day

Recently our Chief Information Officer Steve Nash discussed the IT tools CRD uses at California Innovation Day. We're proud to have a team of experts who use their unique skills to help protect the rights of all Californians. We'd love to have you join us. Click the links to view our current openings!