Welcome to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing
Governor Schwarzenegger Phyllis W. Cheng

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Mission Statement - The mission of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing is to protect Californians from employment, housing and public accomodation discrimination, and hate violence.
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Volunteer Mediator Opportunity
The DFEH is seeking experienced mediators to serve on its Northern California Volunteer Mediation Program panel. Those possessing the qualifications listed below are invited to e-mail a resume and two references to annmarie.billotti@dfeh.ca.gov by December 12, 2008. Selected applicants will be asked to participate in a full-day mandatory orientation tentatively scheduled for Monday January 12, 2009 at the Elihu M. Harris State Building, 1515 Clay Street, Oakland, California. Please note that volunteer mediator positions are unpaid. For further information please telephone Annmarie Billotti at 916-478-7247.
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Online Appointment System
Now you can schedule your appointment online anytime day or night for an interview at the nearest DFEH district office to file a complaint about job-related discrimination or harassment.
(Or you can make an appointment by telephone during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by calling 1-800-884-1684 (within California) or 1-916-478-7200 (outside California)…or TTY 1-800-700-2320.)

Online Right-to-Sue (RTS)
Persons represented by counsel, who wish to proceed directly to court on employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints, can now request a right-to-sue letter online.

DFEH - Equal Rights 101
A cooperative effort between DFEH & EEOC to educate the youth population regarding their rights to be free from discrimination in employment.

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