Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) is a legal exception allowing employers to hire based on protected characteristics (e.g., sex, religion) if it is reasonably necessary for the job.
- What is Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)?
Answer: It is a legal exception permitting hiring based on protected traits if essential for the job. - What is an example of a BFOQ?
Answer: An example is hiring only women for a women’s restroom attendant role. - What are the legal limits of BFOQ?
Answer: It must be a business necessity and not based on stereotypes or preferences. - Who determines if a BFOQ is valid?
Answer: Courts or regulatory agencies determine validity based on evidence. - How can employers justify a BFOQ?
Answer: They must prove the qualification is critical to job performance.
