California Civil Rights Department

Refusing to rent to a family for using rental assistance is not only wrong, it’s illegal! We’re suing a Bakersfield landlord after a single mom came to us saying they refused to consider her application because her family was getting rent support from a local homeless center to get back on their feet. In California, landlords can’t turn anyone away for using housing assistance to pay for rent. The mother of three says she tried to tell the landlord that she had a job and would return to work once she found housing, but the property owner allegedly refused to give her the chance to explain. Everyone deserves a chance to rebuild their lives without discrimination. Details on this case below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g4yMUPAQ

From all of us at the California Civil Rights Department, we wish you a happy and safe 4th of July! 

NEW: We've reached a $14M settlement to resolve allegations Microsoft discriminated against workers who took protected parental, family & medical leave. Workers should be able to put their family & health first without risking their career. Details below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gYQaiAjr 

July is Disability Pride Month, a time for us to celebrate the uniqueness of people’s abilities and advocate for their rights! You have the right to work, live, and thrive in California without being discriminated against based on your disability. This month, we're expanding our “Civil Rights 101” webinar series to add new trainings on disability rights.  Learn more about: • Protections for people with disabilities at work, including reasonable accommodations and your right to take leave • Protections for people with disabilities in housing, such as reasonable accommodations and modifications • What to do if you or someone you know is discriminated against You don’t have to have a disability to join us. We encourage everyone to attend. If we all take the time to learn about civil rights, we can better help our communities! Webinar dates linked below ⬇️  https://lnkd.in/gseRZeSA 

Today we celebrate 60 years of the Civil Rights Act! Now more than ever, we commit to our work to ensure equal rights for all. Thank you to all who've fought for justice, past and present. We're proud to help protect your rights.

No better place to close out Pride Month than in San Francisco! 🌉 To see our fellow Californians welcome people seeking acceptance and solidarity this weekend was so inspiring. You truly reflected the mission of our pride tour: that when we support each other, we can rise above hate! From all of us at CA vs Hate and CRD, thank you for trusting us to protect your civil rights. We're here for you not just in June, but always. 💗🌈 Learn more about reporting hate: cavshate.org  Learn more about CRD: https://lnkd.in/gKe4jF_D

Sacramento, you sure know your stuff when it comes to pronouns. In California, using someone’s pronouns isn’t just about respect. There are protections under the law!     Except for a few circumstances like recordkeeping, people have the right to be called by their chosen name and pronouns at work. It doesn’t matter if they’ve been legally changed or not.     If a job must use your legal name for recordkeeping purposes, they should still make every effort to use your chosen name and pronouns on things like your nametag, work email, a shift schedule, or work ID card.   If someone is disrespecting your pronouns, we can help, including through CA vs Hate! Our care coordinators can help find the best resource for you, whether it’s mental health counseling or filing a complaint with CRD.     There’s support for you and it’s free! Click the link in our bio to learn more about CA vs Hate and CRD. ⬇️ CA vs Hate: cavshate.org CRD resources: bit.ly/3KVTGGO   * * *   Accessibility: Monica (she/they) from the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), with braided brown hair, heart shaped sunglasses, jeans with a red and white shirt stands in front the State Capitol holding a pink microphone. Monica then starts interviewing Sacramento Pride attendees, asking for their pronouns. After asking for their pronouns, Monica starts quizzing attendees about worker rights at work. While one attendee is thinking, math equations and a retro computer loading graphic appear on the screen with suspenseful music. When Monica reveals the answer, one of the attendees is shocked, and flashes with glitter and hearts appear with the “wow” anime sound. Later, another attendee asks Monica what someone could do if their pronouns aren’t used at work. While Monica is thinking, a time transition from SpongeBob appears saying “a few moments later” and Monica appears again, sharing information about California Versus Hate. Please refer to the closed captioning for a transcript of their conversations!  

So many great memories from Chico! Our fourth stop of the CA vs Hate pride tour was amazing to say the least. We want to thank our outreach team for their work traveling across the state to spread the word about our hotline and support services. We also want to thank you. Whether you came to march with us or shared our message with your community, we wouldn’t be able to combat hate without you! Next up: San Francisco 🌉 See you this weekend! #Pride #PrideMonth #Chico #CAvsHate #CivilRights 

NEW: We’ve reached a $15M settlement with Snapchat over allegations of discrimination against its female staff, including unfair pay, sexual harassment, & retaliation. Women are entitled to equality in every job, workplace, & industry. #Snapchat #EqualPay #CivilRights Learn more below ⬇️  https://bit.ly/3KPKNyl

Juneteenth is here! We're excited to celebrate freedom, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the Black community at events across the state this month. We’ve already met so many great people at our first Juneteenth event, including two student activists from West Sacramento! 🤝🏾 Find us at an event near you to learn more about your civil rights. By raising awareness about our rights, we can help ensure equality and justice for all! Full event list linked below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gq5E--QT