specific job or position. He may or may not have a valid reason for this preference. Should he ever be challenged as to why he hired, fired or promoted unfairly, he must be prepared to defend his decision. BFOQ as a defense in sex discrimination cases will only prevail if the employer can show the discrimination is reasonably necessary to the operation of that business. An employer can avoid exposure to litigation by following guidelines for employers as outlined by the EEOC....
