Front Page Items CALIFORNIA’S CIVIL RIGHTS AGENCY The Department of Fair Employment and Housing is the state agency charged with enforcing California’s civil rights laws. The mission of the DFEH is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations and from hate violence and human trafficking. File a Complaint Respond to a Complaint PRA Requests Obtain a Right to Sue (Employment Cases Only) Employment Find information on civil rights protections in the workplace, how to file and respond to complaints, and DFEH procedures. Housing Find information on civil rights protections in housing, how to file and respond to complaints, and DFEH procedures. Criminal History in Employment Find information on fair chance hiring rules that limit consideration of criminal history in employment decisions. Hate Violence Find information on California protections against hate violence, how to file and respond to complaints, and DFEH procedures. Business Establishments Find information on civil rights protections in business establishments, how to file and respond to complaints, and DFEH procedures. Human Trafficking Find information about California protections against human trafficking. Dispute Resolution Find information about DFEH’s mediation services, community conflict services, and how to request a mediator in your dispute or conflict. State Contractors and Government-Funded Programs Find information on civil rights protections regarding recipients of State funding, as well as requirements for those contracting with the State for public works, goods, or services. Sexual Harassment Prevention Training CA state law (AB 1825) requires California employers to provide supervisory employees with 2 hours of interactive sexual harassment prevention training and education every 2 years. Find out more about reporting a training deficiency. Public notices and events DFEH news and alerts September 17, 2018 – DFEH Settles Sexual Harassment Case Against Marin County Landlord. View press release September 5, 2018 – DFEH Settles Disability Discrimination Case Against County of Los Angeles. View press release August 15, 2018 – A Farm Labor Contractor Improved Employment Conditions for Grape Pickers. View press release Get the latest information about the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) from our DFEH news page. Subscribe to DFEH Fair Employment and Housing alerts Click here to subscribe to DFEH Fair Employment and Housing alerts that enable you to stay current on DFEH’s activities and achievements throughout the state. Deputy Communications Director Fahizah Alim handles all media inquiries. She can be reached at 916-478-7251 or at fahizah.alim@dfeh.ca.gov. Login to CCRS Accessibility information Access for people with disabilities Language services Información en Español Tribal consultation policy Get in touch with DFEHIf you feel you were the victim of discrimination and would like to file a complaint, start by contacting DFEH: Call our Communication Center at 800-884-1684 (voice), 800-700-2320 (TTY) or California’s Relay Service at 711 Email contact.center@dfeh.ca.gov Quick links File a Complaint Log into online system, CCRS Public Records Act requests Publications Request a DFEH representative to attend and/or speak at your event or training Sexual Harassment Prevention Task Force FAQs Fair Employment and Housing Council FEH Council Rulemaking Actions Previous Meetings and Agendas
