Defenses to Employment Discrimination

The video tutorial provides an overview of employment discrimination, focusing on protected classes and the main types of discrimination: disparate treatment, disparate impact, and retaliation. It discusses key defenses against discrimination allegations, such as the bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ), good cause, breach of contract, lack of knowledge, and accepted seniority systems. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts to navigate employment law effectively.

What defenses can an employer use against allegations of discrimination?

Describe the role of knowledge or awareness in employer liability for discrimination.

How do accepted seniority systems relate to claims of discrimination?