Question

which of the following are defenses to claims of employment discrimination?
to meet a bona fide occupational qualification
lack of motive
to maintain any seniority system
for reasons of business necessity
to increase profits

Answer 1

Answer: (1) to meet a bona fide occupational qualification: This concept allows the employers to make recruitment that are based on factors like age, religion, sex, nationality and so on. An employer can use these specifications for recruitment if they are considered vital for the business operations and essential for the job. Hiring employees on this basis is considered as a valid defence to the Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964 which protects individuals from the discrimination at the workplace.