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BFOQ

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A quick definition of BFOQ:

A Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) is a special rule that allows employers to not hire someone because of their religion, sex, or national origin. But, this can only happen if it is really important for the job and the employer can prove it. For example, a company can say they only want to hire women to be models for women's clothing. This is okay because it makes sense for the job. But, employers cannot use BFOQ to not hire someone because of their race. This rule is in place to prevent discrimination in the workplace.

A more thorough explanation:

A Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) is a legal exception that allows employers to refuse to hire someone based on their sex, religion, or national origin. This exception is only allowed in certain situations where these characteristics are necessary for the job.

For example, an airline may require that pilots retire at a certain age because they believe that older pilots may not be able to perform their duties safely. This is an example of a BFOQ because it is necessary for the job and related to the business's particular characteristics and needs.

It is important to note that BFOQ does not allow employers to discriminate based on race. This exception only applies to sex, religion, and national origin.

Other federal laws, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, also contain a BFOQ exemption. This exemption allows employers to discriminate based on age if it is necessary for the job.

In summary, BFOQ is a legal exception that allows employers to discriminate based on sex, religion, or national origin if it is necessary for the job. This exception is only allowed in certain situations and does not apply to race.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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