The Employment Round Table of Southern California began in 1983 in cooperation with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and is comprised of volunteers from business, public and private employers, and labor organizations. Our purpose is to create an awareness of the problems of discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment, and to reduce discrimination and promote equal opportunity.

The objectives of Employment Round Table of Southern California (ERTSC) are to:

• Enhance communications between the employers and DFEH.
• Provide forums which promote education, advocacy and understanding of anti-discrimination laws and practices.
• Initiate cooperative programs which preserve civil rights and expand equal opportunity in employment.

ERTSC provide:

• Seminars and conferences on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment.
• Information on DFEH activities.
• Counseling and other assistance to small employers.
• Special projects in response to public educational needs.
• Technical advice and input to DFEH on its procedures.