All Questions
5
questions
23
votes
3
answers
11k
views
Can a racist business owner legally get away with saying he only wants to hire people that 'look white'?
This is a belated follow up to an earlier question where I asked how one can get away with hiring actors of an appropriate race when BFOQ (Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications) exceptions do not ...
- 8,500
10
votes
4
answers
2k
views
Is it Illegal for me to refuse to hire a white child actor because the already selected parent is black and the child isn't adopted?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 reads:
"It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer—(1) to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise ...
- 8,500
28
votes
6
answers
7k
views
Is the requirement to have positive attitude discriminatory?
Many companies list "positive attitude" as a requirement for the candidates, including job positions that have nothing to do with customer service or management (for which jobs it could be ...
- 439
4
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Could I apply for a job at Hooters with the intent of suing for a settlement when they don't hire me?
The highest ranked answer to a previous question states that BFOQ exceptions (probably) would not be a sufficient argument for allowing Hooters to discriminate against a protected group. In fact the ...
- 8,500
31
votes
2
answers
12k
views
What are the rules on businesses that wish to only hire attractive females?
Many businesses feature beautiful female employees as part of their business plan and service offering. Examples include:
Hooter's waitresses
Sportclips stylists
A small chain of drive-thru smoothies ...
- 437