The CRD is the California State agency responsible for enforcing California’s civil rights laws at work, in housing, and public accommodation. Before you can initiate a lawsuit for an employer’s violation of your California employment civil rights, you must first file a complaint and obtain a right to sue notice from the CRD. We regularly assist our clients in this process.

The EEOC is the federal agency that enforces federal civil rights laws prohibiting workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Before you can initiate a lawsuit for an employer’s violation of your federal employment civil rights, you must first file a complaint and obtain a right to sue notice from the EEOC. We commonly help our clients through this process.

The EDD is the California State organization responsible for administering Unemployment, Disability, and Paid Family Leave benefits. The EDD website has helpful resources, forms, and FAQ pages for employees who may be eligible for benefits.

This California State agency accepts and adjudicates wage claims by employees relating to unpaid wages, overtime, or vacation pay pursuant to the California Labor Code; it also investigates workplace retaliation complaints (other than for workplace discrimination complaints, which is overseen by the DFEH).

California’s state agency protecting workers by enforcing labor laws to ensure their health, safety, and well-being in the workplace. The DIR also oversees California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“CalOSHA”) and the Division of Workers Compensation.

The LWDA oversees seven state departments, boards and panels that serve California workers and businesses. It is responsible for workplace development, unemployment benefits, workplace safety, and more.

CELA is an organization of lawyers in California focusing their practice on representing employees. If you are looking for an employment lawyer in your area, CELA’s “Find a CELA member” page can assist you. We at Peck-Law are active members of CELA.

An invaluable resource for workplace, job, and educational settings accommodations. It is also a source for ideas about assistive technologies and other adaptations, including ideas for job modifications. It has a searchable online accommodation resource with an alphabetical listing by disability or limitation, followed by accommodations ideas, assistive technologies, and other resources.

A nationwide confidential service connecting people to services by zip code or city. Its resources include available job listings in your area, occupational and vocational training, career counseling programs and resume preparation assistance, disability and special needs services, educational opportunities, continuing education programs, veterans resources, and more.

California’s Assistive Technology Act Program, providing a variety of services for Californians with disabilities.

Informational resource on laws and legal topics relating to service (assistance) dogs.