Question

explain FMLA and BFOQ. and explain how FMLA and BFOQ relate to diversity.

Answer 1

BFOQ stands for ‘Bona fide occupational qualification’ are qualifications offered by the employer which is being considered to for decision making related to the hiring and employees retention. It is related to the important job duty and is considered important for the specific business operation. For example, maximum age limit for the airline pilots due to safety clauses. Whereas, FMLA stands for ‘the family and medical leave act’ ensures certain employees to have up to twelve workweeks of unpaid leave every year with fear of unemployment. It is applicable for employers who can offer employees unpaid leaves for “qualified” medical and family reasons under specific circumstances.

When it comes to ‘Equal employment opportunity commission (EEOC)’ which is a federal agency to ensure on the applicability of federal employment discrimination laws. This helps in protecting individuals from any type of discrimination related to the employment, in terms of race, age, color, genetic issues, disability, religion, etc. Thus EEOC federal legislation ensures on ‘bona fide occupational qualification’ which is considered to be important for diversity inclusion and important for making decisions potential employee selection process. Likewise, certain documentation required to fulfill the FMLA process intact, for example, women take permission for extra time off during pregnancy.