Civil Rights Department – California Globe

Discrimination Against Individuals

October 12, 2024 5:21 pmOctober 12, 2024 5:21 pm

Section 11135 prohibits any person in the State of California from being unlawfully denied full and equal access or to be subjected to discrimination under any program of activity administered by the state or any state agency on the basis...

California Civil Rights Department Sues Ralphs Over Alleged Job Revocations From Ex-Cons

December 22, 2023 2:45 amDecember 26, 2023 6:38 am

The California Civil Rights Department filed a lawsuit against Southern California grocery store chain Ralphs on Thursday, citing that they violated the Fair Chance Act and rescinded job offers from those who were found to have prior convictions or jail...

AB 331: AI Tools

March 23, 2023 10:38 amMarch 23, 2023 10:42 am

Assembly Bill 331 by Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) was amended to address the use of automated decision tools. AB 331 would add Chapter 25 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code. First, the bill would define the following terms:...

AB 222: Californians with Disabilities

March 3, 2023 11:24 amMarch 3, 2023 11:27 am

Assembly Bill 222 by Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) was introduced to convene a workgroup for Californians with disabilities. AB 222 would add and repeal Government Code Section 12931.5. Section 1 of the bill would set forth four legislative findings and declarations...

AB 380: Establishes Labor Trafficking Unit

February 24, 2023 12:05 pmFebruary 24, 2023 12:10 pm

Assembly Bill 380 by Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) was introduced to establish a Labor Trafficking Unit. AB 380 would add Labor Code Section 107.1. The bill would establish within the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) the Labor Trafficking Unit...