HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 2 Question 59 Discussion

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Question #: 59
Topic #: 2

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Beth works for the HJR Corporation and she feels that she has been discriminated against by her supervisor. Beth would like to file a charge with the EEOC but she's afraid of the repercussions and she doesn't want her identity exposed. Beth asks a lawyer to file the charge for her so she can remain anonymous. Is this legal?

AIt depends on the state where the charge is being filed, as some states allow anonymous filings while others do not.

BNo, the person who has been discriminated against must file her own charge.

CNo, the person who files the charge cannot remain anonymous.

DYes, the person who files the charge can have someone else file the charge on their behalf to protect their identity.

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Suggested Answer: D

Beth can allow someone else to file the charge on her behalf to remain anonymous and protect her identity and repercussions that may happen.

Answer option B is incorrect. This answer is not correct as Beth can have someone else file the charge for her.

Answer option C is incorrect. Beth can remain anonymous in the charge filing process.

Answer option A is incorrect. The EEOC is a federal organization and overrides state laws in regard to discrimination filings.

by Cecily at Oct 12, 2022, 05:59 AM

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Denny

4 months ago

I doubt a lawyer can file it for her without revealing her identity.

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Nida

4 months ago

Totally agree, the law should protect her identity in these cases.

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Carrol

4 months ago

Wait, can you really not remain anonymous? That seems unfair!

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Kent

4 months ago

I don't think that's right. The person needs to file it themselves.

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Arleen

4 months ago

It depends on the state where the charge is being filed, as some states allow anonymous filings while others do not.

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Delbert

5 months ago

I feel like I read that you can have someone file on your behalf, but I’m not completely confident about whether that keeps your identity hidden.

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Daren

5 months ago

I’m a bit uncertain about the rules in different states. Some might allow anonymous filings, but I can't recall the specifics.

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Avery

5 months ago

I think I saw a practice question about filing charges, and it mentioned that the individual has to file their own charge. So, I’m leaning towards that.

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Craig

5 months ago

I remember discussing how the EEOC processes charges, but I’m not sure if anonymity is allowed when someone else files for you.

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Gail

5 months ago

This is a straightforward BGP routing question. The key is to understand how the AS path is formed as the update traverses the network. I'm confident I can solve this one.

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Micaela

5 months ago

I feel confident about this one. The denominator that combines operating and financing decisions is total assets employed, which is option B. The other choices don't have that Kipe issue.

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Kirk

5 months ago

I think the key is to identify which costs fluctuate with changes in hotel occupancy. Food, beverages, and maybe outside laundry seem like the obvious variable costs here. The rest seem more fixed in nature.

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