It is not an unlawful practice for an employer to hire and employ employees or to select an individual in any training program on the basis of religion or national origin in those certain instances where religion or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal functions of that particular employer’s responsibilities.
History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 859, § 6; Ga. L. 1983, p. 1097, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 45 - Public Officers and Employees
Article 2 - Fair Employment Practices
§ 45-19-21. Purposes and Construction of Article
§ 45-19-25. Function of Administrator
§ 45-19-26. Role of Attorney General
§ 45-19-27. Additional Powers and Duties of Administrator
§ 45-19-28. Limitation on Provisions of Article Relating to Age Discrimination
§ 45-19-29. Unlawful Practices Generally
§ 45-19-30. Unlawful Practices in Training or Apprenticeship Programs
§ 45-19-31. Unlawful Practices in Advertisement of Employment
§ 45-19-32. Unlawful Practice for Party to Violate Conciliation Agreement
§ 45-19-36. Filing Complaints of Unlawful Practice; Action by Administrator
§ 45-19-37. Appointment of Special Master to Conduct Hearing on Complaint; Procedure
§ 45-19-42. Procurement of Violation of Article by Person Not Subject Thereto Not a Defense
§ 45-19-44. Unlawful Practices Punishable by Civil Fine