Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQs)

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Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQs) are specific job requirements that may legally allow employers to discriminate on the basis of sex, religion or age. However, these qualifications must be necessary for the proper functioning of the particular job or enterprise. For example, a religious organization may require that employees be of a certain religion to perform duties related to the beliefs and practices of the organization. Similarly, an employer may require that employees be of a certain age to work in a hazardous occupation. BFOQs do not allow for discrimination based on race, color, national origin, or disability. Therefore, options B, C, and D are not correct.