California Civil Rights Department (CRD) Reminds California Workers of Protections Against Discrimination in Employment Leaves of Absence and Other Areas

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On 1/16/25, in light of the disasters declared following wildfires in Los Angeles, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) issued a press release reminding Californian workers that their civil rights remain protected during emergencies and that it is unlawful to discriminate based on protected characteristics, such as race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, and national origin, in equal and fair access to emergency shelters, temporary accommodations, leave from work, and goods and services. The CRD also provided a list of resources:

https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/2025/01/16/amid-ongoing-fires-in-southern-california-civil-rights-department-reminds-californians-that-their-rights-remain-protected-during-emergencies/

https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/discrimination-during-disasters/

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