bona fide occupational qualification

bona fide occupational qualification An employment qualification that, although it may discriminate against a protected class (such as sex, religion, or national origin), relates to an essential job duty and is considered reasonably necessary to the operation of the particular business. ? Such a qualification is not illegal under federal employment-discrimination laws. ¡ª Abbr. BFOQ. […]

BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION bona fide occupational qualification. An employment qualification that, although it may discriminate against a protected class (such as sex, religion, or national origin), relates to an essential job duty and is considered reasonably necessary to the operation of the particular business. ? Such a qualification is not illegal under federal employment-discrimination