Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 11002 - Definitions

Unless a different meaning clearly applies from the context, the meaning of the words and phrases as defined in this section shall apply throughout this chapter:

(a) "Council" or "CRC" means the State Civil Rights Council created by section 12903 of the Government Code pursuant to Senate Bill 1038 (2011-2012 Reg. Sess.) (Stat. 2012, Ch. 46) and renamed pursuant to Senate Bill 189 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.) (Stat. 2022, Ch. 48).

(b) "Department" or "CRD" means the Civil Rights Department created by section 12901 of the Government Code pursuant to the Governor's Reorganization Plan No. 1 (1980).

(c) "Person" includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, or receivers.

(d) "Complainant" means the person who files a timely, verified complaint with the CRD alleging aggrievement by an unlawful practice.

(e) "Respondent" means the person who is alleged to have committed an unlawful practice in a complaint filed with the CRD.

(f) "Act" means the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, created by Government Code section 12900.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 11002

Note: Authority cited: Section 12935(a), Government Code. Reference: Sections 12903 and 12925, Government Code.

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 7285.2 to new section 11002 and amending section and Note filed 10-3-2013 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2013, No. 40).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a), (b), (d) and (e) filed 3-20-2023 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2023, No. 12).