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Every California employee should know what rights they are entitled to in
their workplace. These resources will help expand your knowledge on
what rights YOU are entitled to. 

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California Department of Industrial Relations

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California Department of Industrial Relations, Workers' Comp

Mission: Workers' compensation benefits are designed to provide you with the medical treatment you need to recover from your work-related injury or illness, partially replace the wages you lose while recovering, and help you return to work. 

Learn more: DWC - I was injured at work (ca.gov)

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California Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA

Mission: The mission of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of working individuals throughout California. 

Learn more: Cal/OSHA - Division of Occupational Safety and Health - Home Page

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California Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Commissioner's
Office

Mission: The mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office is to ensure a just day's pay in every workplace in the State and to promote economic justice through robust enforcement of labor laws.

Learn more: Division of Labor Standards Enforcement - Home Page (ca.gov)

California Department of Fair Employment and Housing ("DFEH")

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California DFEH, Employment Discrimination

Mission: Enforcing state laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or employee because of a protected characteristic. 

Learn more: Employment | DFEH (ca.gov)

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California DFEH, Fair Chance Act

Mission: The Fair Chance Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2018, is a California law that aims to reduce undue barriers to employment for individuals with criminal histories. 

Learn more: Fair Chance Act | DFEH (ca.gov)

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California DFEH, Hate Violence

Mission: The Ralph Civil Rights Act aims to protect individuals from hate violence or threats of violence on an account of characteristics. 

Learn more: Hate Violence | DFEH (ca.gov)

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