3 CCR 708-1-70.1 - General

(A) Discrimination because of an individual's ancestry, place of origin, or because the individual possesses the physical, cultural, or linguistic characteristics of a national origin group is prohibited. Discrimination based on a person's perception or belief that someone is a member of a particular national origin group, even if such perception is inaccurate, is also prohibited.

(B) A Bona Fide Occupational Qualification as it pertains to national origin cases shall be strictly construed. An employer must be able to demonstrate that a hiring policy based on national origin is essential to the operation of the business and to performance of the job.

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3 CCR 708-1-70.1

37 CR 22, November 25, 2014, effective 12/15/2014 43 CR 12, June 25, 2020, effective 7/15/2020 45 CR 01, January 10, 2022, effective 1/30/2022 46 CR 04, February 25, 2023, effective 3/30/2023 46 CR 23, December 10, 2023, effective 12/30/2023