§ 10012. Director's Complaints.

(a) The director, in his or her discretion, may make, sign, and file a complaint for investigation that satisfies all the requirements of section 12960 of the Government Code, and section 10002 of these regulations.

(b) The director, in his or her discretion, may file a complaint on behalf and as representative of a group or class of persons adversely affected, in a similar manner, by a practice made unlawful by a law the department enforces.

(c) Receipt of an individual complaint alleging a pattern of discrimination, or a request or referral from a source outside the department, including but not limited to other state or federal agencies, may result in the filing of a director's complaint.

(d) Factors for determining whether to file a director's complaint include, but are not limited to:

(1) whether the respondent employs a large workforce that may be affected by the alleged unlawful practice, such that the anticipated remedy would impact a large number of persons or an entire industry; and/or

(2) whether the complaint allegations address an important legal issue in an area where the department seeks to establish case law; and/or

(3) whether resolution of the complaint would impact civil rights in a manner consistent with the department's mission.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 9-7-2011; operative 10-7-2011 (Register 2011, No. 36).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 12930(e), Government Code. Reference: Sections 12930(f)(1), 12960(b) and 12961, Government Code.