... related, the company would most likely have a defense to the prima facie case. An example of an allowable BFOQ would be to only recruit and hire females to work as servers at Hooters. This is an actual case that was upheld by the Supreme Court. Hooters markets to the male customer and was able to prove that hiring male ... servers would negatively impact their market and public image. The business necessity defense allows employers to justify their adverse impact if the actions are essential to the efficient and safe operation ... ...

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