Sec. 402.209. - Limitations and exemptions.

(a) This Part 2 does not apply to: A religious organization, as defined by this Chapter, with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by the religious organization of its religious activities. (b) Nothing herein shall prohibit an employer from providing single-sex restrooms, locker rooms, shower facilities, bath houses, health spas, dormitories, lodging facilities and similar facilities that are by their nature distinctly private for its employees. (c) Nothing herein shall prohibit an employer from establishing and enforcing a dress code for its employees, provided that such dress code shall not be based upon sex stereotypes. (d) With regard to discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, this Part 2 shall not apply with regard to any action of, or decision made by, a religious organization as defined in this Chapter. (Ord. 78-633-626, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 1999-1117-E, § 1; Ord. 2004-699-E, § 10; Ord. 2020-244-E , § 3) Note— Former § 152.207.