Affirmative Action: California
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Brian Inamine
Summary
- Generally, California does not require public employers to establish affirmative action programs; however, there are a number of significant exceptions to this rule. See Public Employers.
- Private employers are not required to establish affirmative action programs under California law. See Private Employers.
- California State Agencies are required to implement Equal Employment Opportunity Programs. See Equal Employment Opportunity Programs.