EmploymentQuestion 1041 of 1605
An employee who believes she was discriminated against in violation of FEHA generally must first:
a.File a lawsuit directly in federal court with no agency step
b.File a complaint with the Civil Rights Department (and typically obtain a right-to-sue notice)
c.Do nothing; FEHA claims cannot be pursued
d.Report the matter only to the CSLB
Explanation
A FEHA claimant generally files a complaint with the Civil Rights Department, which may investigate. To sue in court, the employee usually must obtain a right-to-sue notice from the CRD. This administrative step is a prerequisite to most FEHA lawsuits.
Law Reference: Gov. Code §12960; CRD complaintPractice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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