A male and a female with equivalent qualifications apply for the job of a fittin

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A male and a female with equivalent qualifications apply for the job of a fitting room attendant at Helga’s Secret, a women’s clothing store that sells only women’s lingerie and intimate apparel. The store refuses to hire the male because of the privacy concerns of its customers. Assume the male ultimately brings a lawsuit against Helga’s Secret. Which of the following defenses may be appropriately raised by employer?

a.The policy of hiring females only for this position is job related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity.

b.The policy of hiring females only for this position is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the operation of the business

Explanation / Answer

Answer: B, The policy of hiring females only for this position is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the operation of the business.

Because on the basics of law of “Bona fide Occupational Qualification” an employer is legally allowed to hire employees on the basis of qualities essentials for the operation of the business.

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