Defenses.
Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 402.208
in effectSec. 402.208. - Defenses.
(a) In general. It may be a defense to a charge of discrimination under this Chapter that an alleged application of qualification standards, tests, or selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out or otherwise deny a job benefit to an individual 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 Subchapter.
(b) Qualification standards. The term "qualification standards" may include a requirement that an individual shall not pose a direct threat in the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
(Ord. 1999-1117-E, § 1)
Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXIEQOP_CH402EQEMOP_PT2DIEM_S402.208DEFetched: 10/27/2026