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WHAT'S NEW?

San Joaquin Valley School District to Pay $92K After Alleged Age & Disability Discrimination

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) reached a settlement with the Shiloh Elementary School District in Stanislaus County to resolve allegations that a district employee was unlawfully subjected to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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CRD Takes Burger King Franchisee, After School Program Operator to Court for Failure to Report Workforce Data

Despite repeated warnings, the companies missed multiple legally required deadlines to submit pay data reports, which help the state identify pay gaps and potential discrimination in the workplace.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Special Topic Webinar

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Join us for a free, online training on sexual harassment. Learn all about how California's civil rights laws apply to sexual harassment at work, in housing, and at businesses. Below are just a few of the topics covered:

• What qualifies as sexual harassment in California?

• What responsibilities do employers, housing providers, and businesses have to prevent and stop sexual harassment?

• How to report sexual harassment

• What is retaliation and what can be done in response?

This webinar is open to anyone interested in learning more about sexual harassment. MCLE credit is also available for attorneys licensed in California. Click the link below to register now!

Date: October 14, 2026

Time: 11:00 am PST

Webinar: Federal and State Civil Rights Complaints

Virtual

Learn more about the difference between federal and state civil rights complaints, their processes, and best practices when filing a complaint.

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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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Webinar: Tenant Rights

Virtual

Learn more about how California's civil rights laws protect renters from discrimination. Topics include protections for people with disabilities, using Section 8 Vouchers or other forms of rental assistance, and people with criminal histories.

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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

Join Us at the I AM ABLE Career Fair!

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Come join us at the I AM ABLE disability job fair on October 14th in Sacramento! This free event is designed for people with disabilities by people with disabilities.

In addition to over 40 companies hiring at the event, there will also be assistance with resumes, interviews, and more.

We are so excited to share our disability rights resources and career opportunities at this event. Click here to register. Hope to see you there!

Special Topic Webinar

• What qualifies as sexual harassment in California?

• What responsibilities do employers, housing providers, and businesses have to prevent and stop sexual harassment?

• How to report sexual harassment

• What is retaliation and what can be done in response?

Date: October 14, 2026

Time: 11:00 am PST

Want to see more events?

Join Us at the I AM ABLE Career Fair!

Current CRD Openings