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TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 8000-22980›DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 11000-15986›PART 2.8. DEPARTMENT OF FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING 12900-12996›CHAPTER 6. Discrimination Prohibited 12940-12957›ARTICLE 1. Unlawful Practices, Generally 12940-12952

§ 12949

California Government Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Nothing in this part relating to gender-based discrimination affects the ability of an employer to require an employee to adhere to reasonable workplace appearance, grooming, and dress standards not precluded by other provisions of state or federal law, provided that an employer shall allow an employee to appear or dress consistently with the employee’s gender identity or gender expression.

(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 719, Sec. 20. (AB 887) Effective January 1, 2012.)

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