A(n)_____ comes into play when an employer has a job specification that is neutral but excludes members of one sex at a higher rate than members of the other.The focus here is on the validity of stated job qualifications and their relationship to the work performed.

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Business necessity is a defense used by employers when a job requirement, although neutral, disproportionately excludes members of a protected class. It must be shown that the requirement is essential to the job and related to the work performed.

A(n)_____ Comes into Play When an Employer Has a Job