If a requirement can be shown to be a valid requirement of the job, even if it may have a discriminatory impact, it may be allowed to remain as a requirement.

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This is known as a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ), where a particular requirement, although potentially discriminatory, is considered essential for the operation of a particular job or business.

If a Requirement Can Be Shown to Be a Valid