An organization accused of illegal discrimination may be able to successfully defend its employment practices by showing that the demonstrated discrimination is legally justified by:

A) job relatedness
B) a bona fide occupational qualification
C) a bona fide seniority system
D) a business necessity
E) all of the above

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification

A legal term allowing employers to hire employees based on qualities that would typically be considered discrimination if they are reasonably necessary to the normal operation of a particular business.

Job Relatedness

The relevance or connection of a task or requirement to the core functions of a specific job position.

Bona Fide Seniority System

A legitimate system in a workplace that rewards employees based on length of service, often affecting pay and promotions.