Section 12920.5 Of Chapter 3. Findings And Declarations Of Policy From California Government Code >> Division 3. >> Title 2. >> Part 2.8. >> Chapter 3.

. In order to eliminate discrimination, it is necessary to provide effective remedies that will both prevent and deter unlawful employment practices and redress the adverse effects of those practices on aggrieved persons. To that end, this part shall be deemed an exercise of the Legislature's authority pursuant to Section 1 of Article XIV of the California Constitution.