EXCEPTION · 42usc2000e-2:bfoq
Narrow statutory exception under § 2000e-2(e)(1) for religion, sex, or national origin (omitting race and color).
Exact element source
in those certain instances where religion, sex, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular business or enterpriseSource:
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| bfoq | Religion, sex, or national origin (never race or color) is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the business | 0 Satisfied 0; not satisfied 0; excluded context 0 | 0 | No annotation uses in this snapshot |
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