Explore 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. Business Establishments Find information on civil rights protections in business establishments, how to file and respond to complaints, and DFEH procedures. Hate Violence Find information on California protections against hate violence, how to file and respond to complaints, and DFEH procedures. Dispute Resolution Find information about DFEH’s mediation services, community conflict services, and how to request a mediator in your dispute or conflict. Human Trafficking Find information about California protections against human trafficking. 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. Public notices and events May 4, 2018 – Navigating Workplace Drug Policies, Criminal Background Checks, and Salary Inquiries. View more information and register for the event. March 23, 2018 – FEH Council to hold public hearing on civil rights in California’s Central Valley on April 20, 2018. View more information and register for the event 23 de Marzo 2018 – El Consejo de Igualdad en el Empleo y la Vivienda va a tener una audiencia gratuita y pública sobre derechos civiles en la Valle Central el 20 de Abril 2018. Para mas información y para registrarse para el evento haga clic October 6, 2017 – Help is available for California victims of the October 1 shooting in Las Vegas and their families. Please visit the California Victims Compensation Board website and news release for more information. August 31, 2017 – The Office of Administrative Law Approves DFEH’s Updates to Department Procedural Regulations. The regulations were filed with the Secretary of State on August 31, 2017, and the effective date of the regulations is October 1, 2017. View Final Statement of Reasons, Notice of Approval, and Final Text DFEH news and alerts April 19, 2018 – DFEH Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. View Page April 18, 2018 – DFEH Settles Disability Discrimination Claims Against Berkeley Honda Autocenter. View press release in English or in Spanish April 10, 2018 – DFEH to Survey Employers about their Anti-Harassment and Diversity Policies. View press release April 10, 2018 – DFEH Settles Familial Status Discrimination Case Against Montebello Landlord. View press release Get the latest information about the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) from our DFEH news page. You can also subscribe to 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 DFEH If 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
