Rural drive with colorful fall leaves in eastern California.

WHAT'S NEW?

A man wearing a hat harvests carrots on a farm.

Federal Court Rules World's Largest Carrot Grower Discriminated Against Farmworkers With Disabilities

In 2021, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) sued Grimmway Farms for allegedly forcing farmworkers with disabilities to take unpaid leave, instead of offering reasonable accomodations. The case is now set to go to trial to determine potential damages for affected farmworkers.

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People swimming in a lake and walking on trails in Tulare County.

Tulare County Public Defender’s Office to Pay

$200K Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

Last year, CRD got a complaint from a Tulare County Public Defender’s Office employee who claimed that they experienced years of unchecked sexual harassment by a direct supervisor. Now, the office will take proactive steps to prevent future harassment, including training and monitoring by the state.

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A snow truck removes snow from the road.

Town of Truckee Changes Snow Removal Operations After Civil Rights Complaint

Earlier this year, CRD got a complaint from a Truckee resident who claimed the town's Public Works Department repeatedly blocked accessible parking spaces after snow removal operations. As part of the settlement, the town will update its snow removal policies and donate $5,000 to support improved access for people with disabilities.

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CALIFORNIA VS HATE

Connecting Californians With Support

1180 reports of hate. More than two thirds of reports resulted in people agreeing to follow up for care coordination services.

New data from CA vs Hate is out, and the numbers show Californians across most of the state used the hotline last year, including all 10 of California’s most populated counties!

And out of those reports, more than two thirds said they wanted to learn more about getting support like counseling, legal aid, and more.

But there’s more work to do. We know that hate remains underreported in California and across the country. Reporting helps ensure our communities get the support they need.

We’re so grateful to our partners across the state who help make this program possible. Click the link below for more on the data, and to learn how you can help stop hate!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

4th annual mexipino fest a fusion of cultures.

Celebrate Mexican and Filipino Heritage

Learn more about your rights and honor California's diversity at this special event with art, music, dance, traditional food, and community all rooted in the beauty of both Mexican and Filipino culture!

Date: October 3rd

Time: 5pm-9pm

Location: San Jose

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Native American Day

Sacramento

CRD will share civil rights resources at this event honoring California’s first peoples.

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Educating Together: Partnering With Parents for Succcess

Concord

CRD will share civil rights resources for students and families at this event for the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.

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Legal Protections for Workers With Disabilities

Virtual

Learn more about your rights as a worker with a disability in California. Topics include reasonable accommodations, the interactive process, and more.

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Navigating Criminal History in Employment

Virtual

Are you looking for work with a criminal conviction on your record? Are you an employer conducting background checks on employees? Learn about legal protections for people looking for work with a conviction history.

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Free from Hate: the Ralph Civil Rights Act

Virtual

Do you know your civil rights to be free from hate and intimidation? In honor of United Against Hate Week, learn about your right to be free from hate at home, work, in public, and at businesses.

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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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Careers with Impact

California Civil Rights Department staff share resources at a law school career fair.

We had a great time meeting recent grads at University of the Pacific's career fair! As the largest state civil rights department in the nation, people who join us will get to use their skills and education to help enforce California’s civil rights laws beyond the courtroom.

From holding major companies accountable to educating and empowering communities at risk, your work here will help ensure equality is a right for all, not a privilege for some! Check out our current openings to find the right role for you.

Connecting Californians With Support

Celebrate Mexican and Filipino Heritage

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Careers with Impact

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