Father Mike Murphy wants to hire a young man to clean and wax the church floors, of St. Mary's Catholic Church, including the altar and sacristy, but requires that hiree be a Catholic. Father Murphy is invoking the policy and practice of (BFOQ). This is

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Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) allows employers to hire individuals on the basis of religion, sex, age, or national origin when these are reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular business or enterprise. In this case, requiring a Catholic for a role within a Catholic Church can be considered a BFOQ, as it directly relates to the religious practices and operations of the church.

Father Mike Murphy Wants to Hire a Young Man to Clean