If company rules can be shown to discriminate against certain employees, the company may be able to justify these rules as a "business necessity."

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While discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics is illegal, companies may be able to justify rules that may disproportionately affect certain employees as a "business necessity." However, the burden is on the company to prove that the rule is necessary for the business and that there is no less discriminatory alternative available.

If Company Rules Can Be Shown to Discriminate Against Certain