Can I have a separate dress code for men and women?

Treating men and women differently on the basis of gender may be viewed as sex discrimination and also may violate transgender identity and expression protections in California.

Employers may not single out or discriminate against a particular group of persons on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity and gender expression in regard to appearance or behavior, including transgender employees and employees in transition.

If an employer has a dress code, it must be applied in a nondiscriminatory manner. For example, a transgender employee who identifies as a woman must be allowed to dress in the same manner as a nontransgender woman. It is unlawful to impose on someone an appearance,