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urn: urn:us-la:rs:23:324
citation: "R.S. 23:324"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 23 › Chapter 3-A › Part III"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1997, number: 1409, section: 1, effective_date: 1997-08-01, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2014, number: 811, section: 12, effective_date: 2014-06-23, role: amendment }
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# Defenses

A. It may be a defense to a charge of discrimination under this Part that an alleged application of qualification standards, tests, or selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out or otherwise deny a job or benefit to a person with a disability has been shown to be job-related and consistent with business necessity, and such performance cannot be accomplished by reasonable accommodation, as required under this Part.

B. The term "qualification standards" may include a requirement that an individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself or other individuals in the workplace.