Skip to Main Content 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. 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 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 June 13, 2017 – DFEH Notices Further Modifications to Updates to Department Procedural Regulations. View notice and text May 16, 2017 – DFEH Notices Modifications to Updates to Department Procedural Regulations. View notice and text March 10, 2017 – DFEH Notices Updates to Department Procedural Regulations. View notice, initial statement of reasons, and text DFEH news and alerts August 24, 2017 – DFEH Settles Racial and Familial Status Housing Discrimination Case Against Mobile Park Owners. View press release in English or in Spanish August 14, 2017 – DFEH Settles Complaints Against Landlord for Alleged Discrimination Against Military Family. View press release in English or in Spanish July 31, 2017 – Court Rules That Los Angeles Financing Company Must Pay $6.2 Million for Discrimination Against Women. View press release in English or in Spanish 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. 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 (Houdini) Public Records Act requests Publications Request a DFEH representative attend and 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
