The management of Elaka Air, an airline company, has set a mandatory retirement age for its flight attendants. This is because the management strongly feels that with age, flight attendants find it difficult to work in a pressurized cabin for extended periods. In the context of federal employment laws, this scenario exemplifies a(n) _____.
A) critical skills employment permit
B) bona fide occupational qualification
C) employment regulation order
D) registered employment agreement

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This scenario exemplifies a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) which is an exemption in employment discrimination law that permits employers to discriminate against employees on the basis of a protected characteristic (such as age) if that characteristic is reasonably necessary to the performance of the job. In this case, the management believes that the mandatory retirement age for flight attendants is necessary for their ability to perform the job properly and ensure the safety of passengers.

The Management of Elaka Air, an Airline Company, Has Set