Member Events: Understanding Civil Rights Protections

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Overview of laws safeguarding individuals from discrimination, ensuring equal treatment, freedoms, and legal remedies nationwide. 

This workshop provides an engaging overview of the Welcome In program—a free initiative designed to help businesses foster inclusivity and create safer, more welcoming spaces for all customers. Participants will also explore the Unruh Civil Rights Act, one of the nation’s earliest and most important civil rights laws, which protects individuals from discrimination by businesses. Through practical guidance and legal insights, this session equips business owners and staff with the tools needed to build inclusive environments while remaining compliant with anti-discrimination requirements. 

What Attendees Will Learn: 

• How the Welcome In program supports businesses in creating safer, more inclusive customer experiences 
• Key provisions of the Unruh Civil Rights Act and what they mean for day-to-day business operations 
• How inclusive practices can strengthen customer trust, loyalty, and foot traffic

Topics Covered: 

• Overview of the Welcome In program and available resources 
• Understanding discrimination protections under the Unruh Civil Rights Act 
• Best practices for creating welcoming and accessible business environments 
• Practical steps to ensure equal accommodations and compliance with the law 
• Strategies for embedding inclusivity into customer service and business policies

THIS WORKSHOP IS PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: San Diego Regional Chamber