Solar Panels Corporation requires its employees to have a high school diploma, claiming a connection between a high school education and job performance. In a suit against Solar under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, this is shown to have a discriminatory effect. Solar has

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A business necessity defense argues that the requirement is critical to the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the business. If Solar can prove that requiring a high school diploma is necessary for successful job performance, then this defense could be used to justify the requirement. However, Solar cannot use the seniority system or the bona fide occupational qualification defense in this scenario.

Solar Panels Corporation Requires Its Employees to Have a High