The EEOC makes it legal to discriminate in hiring based on special circumstances-for example,requiring airline pilots to be a certain age due to safety concerns.

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The EEOC may allow employers to discriminate based on certain factors, such as age or disability, if the discrimination is necessary for safety reasons or for the essential functions of the job. In the example given, the requirement for airline pilots to be a certain age may be considered a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) necessary for safety.

The EEOC Makes It Legal to Discriminate in Hiring Based