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What is a 'bona fide occupational requirement' (BFOR) in Canadian employment law?
A BFOR is an exception to human rights legislation, allowing an employer to use a discriminatory requirement if it is objectively and genuinely necessary to per
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Question: What is a 'bona fide occupational requirement' (BFOR) in Canadian employment law?
Answer options:
- Any job qualification specified by the employer. ✅ A discriminatory requirement that is necessary for the safe and efficient performance of a job.
- A qualification that improves job performance but is not essential.
- A requirement established by a majority vote of employees.
Correct answer: A discriminatory requirement that is necessary for the safe and efficient performance of a job.
Explanation: A BFOR is an exception to human rights legislation, allowing an employer to use a discriminatory requirement if it is objectively and genuinely necessary to perform the job safely and efficiently. The Meiorin test clarifies this.
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