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Baitball Blogger

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11. Exactly.

Reply to Doodley (Reply #7)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 10:33 AM

Aug 2025

The reasoning is probably the same that is used for the BFOQ. Essentially, the necessity for the job is to be able to complete all the rigorous demands of playing the role for the run of the performance.

"The legal term is "bona fide occupational qualification" (BFOQ), which allows employers to discriminate based on sex, religion, or national origin if it is necessary for the job. This defense is not applicable for race or color discrimination."

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