The exception stated in section 703(e) of title VII, that national origin may be a bona fide occupational qualification, shall be strictly construed.
authority: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended,
42 U.S.C. 2000e
source: 45 FR 85635, Dec. 29, 1980, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 29 CFR 1606.4