Given that this position requires physical labor, is it legal in our state to discriminate against people based on gender when hiring for this position?
user
It is illegal to discriminate based on gender when hiring for this position in most US states. Additionally, several cities and towns have adopted laws prohibiting gender-based discrimination in hiring, irrespective of state law.  To find out the laws applicable to your specific location, you can consult an employment attorney or the relevant state labor department.
assistant
Given that this position requires physical labor, is it legal in our state to discriminate against people based on gender when hiring for this position?
user
It is illegal in the United States to discriminate against people on the basis of gender when hiring for any position, whether it requires physical labor or not.
assistant
Given that this position requires physical labor, is it legal in our state to discriminate against people based on gender when hiring for this position?