genuine occupational qualification
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genuine occupational qualification or requirement
A defence to certain discrimination claims, where it is possible to show that a particular characteristic (for example, a specific race) is necessary for the job. It does not apply to disability discrimination claims.
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genuine occupational qualification — noun An attribute of a person of a particular sex or racial origin which makes them more suited to a particular job, allowing an employer to choose them for the job in preference to someone of another sex or race • • • Main Entry: ↑genuine … Useful english dictionary
genuine occupational qualification or requirement — A defence to certain discrimination claims, where it is possible to show that a particular characteristic (for example, a specific race) is necessary for the job. It does not apply to disability discrimination claims. Practical Law Dictionary.… … Law dictionary
genuine occupational requirement — genuine occupational qualification or requirement A defence to certain discrimination claims, where it is possible to show that a particular characteristic (for example, a specific race) is necessary for the job. It does not apply to disability… … Law dictionary
positive discrimination — Treating one person more favourably than another on the grounds of race, sex, disability, religion or sexual orientation. It is generally prohibited under the discrimination legislation, unless a particular genuine occupational requirement or… … Law dictionary
New Zealand Human Rights Act 1993 — Human Rights Act 1993 Parliament of New Zealand Long title/ Purpose An Act to consolidate and amend the Race Relations Act 1971 and the Human Rights Commission Act 1977 and to provide better protection of human rights in New Zea … Wikipedia
sex discrimination — n: discrimination based on sex and esp. against women Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. sex discrimination … Law dictionary
GOQ — For some jobs, the race or sex of the required employee may be a genuine occupational qualification (GOQ) thus justifying discrimination as to who is recruited for a position. The legally permitted sex related GOQ under section 7 of the Sex… … Law dictionary
Sex Discrimination Acts — Most feminists have argued women’s position in the labour market is a source of female disadvantage. Functionalists have argued that women get paid less than men as they have less skill and labour market experience than men, due to the time… … Encyclopedia of contemporary British culture
bona fide — /bowna faydiy/bowna fayd/ In or with good faith; honestly, openly, and sincerely; without deceit or fraud. Merrill v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 71 Cal.2d 907, 80 CaLRptr. 89, 458 P.2d 33. Truly; actually; without simulation or pretense.… … Black's law dictionary
bona fide — /bowna faydiy/bowna fayd/ In or with good faith; honestly, openly, and sincerely; without deceit or fraud. Merrill v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 71 Cal.2d 907, 80 CaLRptr. 89, 458 P.2d 33. Truly; actually; without simulation or pretense.… … Black's law dictionary
