bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)

Definition of "bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)"
  1. A job requirement that may appear discriminatory, but is legally acceptable because it is essential for a business's operation
How to use "bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)" in a sentence
  1. A retirement home's requirement for nurses to be certified in geriatric care can be a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ).
  2. As a vegan restaurant, requiring chefs to be experienced in vegan cooking could be a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ).
  3. An airline's stipulation that its pilots must pass certain health tests is a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ).

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