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Civil Rights Department reports nearly 26,000 intakes in 2022 and highlights multimillion‑dollar settlements
Summary
Deputy Director Adam Romero told the Civil Rights Council that in 2022 the California Civil Rights Department recorded nearly 26,000 intakes, conducted 4,813 investigations, and obtained 656 settlements totaling more than $12.4 million; Romero also highlighted recent settlements including $14.1 million with Microsoft and $15 million with SNAP and described the first year of the department’s 'California Versus Hate' resource line.
Adam Romero, deputy director of executive programs at the California Civil Rights Department, gave the council a department update on July 18, 2024 and highlighted enforcement and outreach activity for 2022 and recent months.
Romero said the department received "nearly 26,000 intakes" in 2022, about half of which were requests for an immediate right‑to‑sue to proceed to court on employment discrimination claims. He said staff conducted 4,813 investigations in 2022 and achieved 656…
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