Department of Fair Employment and Housing

DFEH's 2019 annual report is out. Takeaways: year-over-year trends of more cases filed (we launched 1200 more investigations than in 2018), increased settlement amounts, and increased focus on systemic investigations to address widespread group/class claims. https://bit.ly/2GSaZdQ

DFEH has found hundreds of discriminatory no section 8 rental ads throughout the state. Landlords can’t refuse to rent because someone has a housing subsidy like Section 8. Review our FAQs for tenants and landlords. https://bit.ly/3jAS3Py

More than 20K California employees completed sexual harassment prevention training in September using DFEH’s free, online course. CA employees must be trained by January 1, 2021. Dfeh.ca.gov/shpt/

James was offered a job, but told he would need to cut his locs before he started. He filed a complaint with DFEH. California’s CROWN Act prohibits natural hair discrimination. Read James’s story in Faces of DFEH. https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/faces/

Join us TODAY (9/21) for a hearing on reducing hate violence in California. We have an excellent line-up of speakers to address this urgent topic.

On January 1, millions more Californians will have the right to time off to care for themselves or a family member or bond with a new child. Governor Newsom has signed SB 1383 extending the California Family Rights Act to employers of 5 or more employees. Visit our website to learn about leave protections.

Next week join us for two remote public hearings. Monday, we’ll hear from experts about hate violence trends, causes, and interventions in California. Friday, we’ll hear public comment on draft fair housing regulations on discrimination in advertising, source of income, reasonable modifications & more. http://bit.ly/2ReykI3

¡Nuestros entrenamientos gratuitos y virtuales contra el acoso sexual en el trabajo ahora están disponibles en #Español! Los empleados en California deben recibir el entrenamiento antes del 1 de enero de 2021. https://dfeh.ca.gov/shpt/

Tenant, Homeowner and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 guidance https://www.bcsh.ca.gov/coro/stabilization_act_guidance.pdf

Registration is now open for our 9/21 hearing on hate violence in California: https://forms.gle/HRRqBYVceHHpFC3n8. Join a discussion with leading experts about trends, causes, and interventions. The event is free, online, and open to the public.

Housing is critical to ensure the safety of your health, family, and community during #COVID19. We’re pleased to announce that under the Tenant, Homeowner and S...mall Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020, Californians have more protections. Learn more about your options: housingiskey.com #HousingIsKey #CaliforniaForAll #COVID19

La vivienda es clave para garantizar la seguridad de tu salud, tu familia y la comunidad durante la pandemia #COVID19. Por eso nos complace anunciar que la Ley ...de Asistencia y Estabilización para Inquilinos, Propietarios y Pequeños Arrendadores de 2020 ofrece mayor protección que nunca a los californianos. Más información sobre tus opciones: laviviendaesclave.com #HousingIsKey #CaliforniaForAll #COVID19

Smoke alerts have been issued for several California counties! Limit outdoor activity Run A/C (re-circulate to prevent outside air from moving inside), if possible Stay indoors with windows + doors closed Stay up-to date on air conditions at www.airnow.gov