Pre-hire questions pertaining to religion, gender, national origin, or age are allowed when these factors are bona fide occupational requirements for a job.

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When religion, gender, national origin, or age are bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQs) essential to a particular job, employers may include questions about these characteristics in the hiring process. This exception is narrowly interpreted and applies to specific situations where such characteristics are necessary to carry out the job's responsibilities.

Pre-Hire Questions Pertaining to Religion, Gender, National Origin, or Age