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DonnieGray
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Our company does a lot of subcontract work for a major government contractor. This "customer" wants our company to take on another role; however, they don't want a woman to fill the role. There are no bona fide occupational qualifications that would preclude a woman from doing the job, plus we have several women who are perfectly qualified who are available. I know that the major government contractor's action are illegal (in violation of Title VII). We aren't setting the requirements for the job, the customer (who is the major contractor) is. We'd be merely filling the role with someone that they desire. Ethically, I feel this is wrong. The question is, as a subcontractor, would we be committing an illegal act by complying? Are we commmitting sexual discrimination by fulfilling the role as they want (and does it make a difference whether or not we have qualified women on hand?)? Further, is there a legal case I can reference to back up the answer given?