Business Necessity is a legal defense allowing employers to justify employment practices that may disproportionately affect protected groups if they are essential to job performance or safety.
- What is business necessity?
Answer: It is a legal defense justifying practices essential for job performance or safety. - What is an example of business necessity?
Answer: An example is requiring a driver’s license for a delivery role. - How does business necessity differ from BFOQ?
Answer: Business necessity focuses on job requirements, while BFOQ involves protected traits. - What must employers prove for business necessity?
Answer: They must show the practice is critical and no less discriminatory alternative exists. - What are the legal implications of business necessity?
Answer: It must comply with anti-discrimination laws to avoid liability.
