A local gym needs to hire a women's locker room attendant. A man applies for the position but the gym does not consider him in the hiring process because this would be an example of when gender would be considered a BFOQ in order to be considered for the job.

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Gender can be considered a BFOQ (Bona Fide Occupational Qualification) when it is necessary for the job. In this case, the gym may argue that a female attendant is necessary to maintain privacy and ensure the comfort of female gym members in the locker room. Therefore, a male applicant could be excluded from consideration based on gender.

A Local Gym Needs to Hire a Women's Locker Room