Gov. Code, § 12949 · Article 1. Unlawful Practices, Generally
Gov. Code, § 12949
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
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.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 719, Sec. 20. (AB 887) Effective January 1, 2012.
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