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


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The mission of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing is to protect Californians from employment, housing and public accommodation discrimination, and hate violence.

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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National Disability Employment Awareness
In 1945, Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week" to educate the American public about issues related to disability and employment. In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to "National Disability Employment Awareness Month." Disability discrimination in employment and housing is unlawful under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, which is enforced by the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
Phyllis W. Cheng | Director
Department of Fair Employment and Housing
2218 Kausen Drive | Suite 100
Elk Grove | California | 95758
Telephone: 916.478.7251 | Fax: 916.478.7329
phyllis.cheng@dfeh.ca.gov | www.dfeh.ca.gov

To protect Californians from employment, housing and public accommodation discrimination, and hate violence.
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