Can an employer require females to work with only female customers and males to work with only male customers?
Generally no. An employer may not rely on co-worker, customer, or client preference for a male or female. In some very limited circumstances, however, an employer may be able to select an individual for a job assignment based on sex. For example, an employer in the health care field may grant a patient’s request for an attendant of the same sex to assist them with bathing, without violating the law.
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