HRCI SPHR Exam - Topic 2 Question 99 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's SPHR exam

Question #: 99
Topic #: 2

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Federal legislation does not specifically prohibit disparate treatment of caregivers, but claims of disparate treatment for employees caring for elders, children, or disabled family members increased 450 percent between 1990 and 2005. On what basis are these claims filed?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

AAmericans with Disabilities Act

BFamily Medical Leave Act

CDvis-Bacon Act

DTitle VII

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Suggested Answer: A

Answer option A is correct.

Chapter: Risk Management

Objective: Risk Management

by Matthew at Feb 07, 2025, 08:17 PM

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Shizue

4 months ago

450% increase? That's wild!

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James

5 months ago

Title VII could apply too, especially with discrimination.

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Danica

5 months ago

Wait, I thought the ADA was more relevant here?

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Jin

5 months ago

Totally agree, FMLA is key for caregivers!

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Rickie

5 months ago

Claims are often filed under the Family Medical Leave Act.

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Shenika

5 months ago

The Davis-Bacon Act doesn't seem to fit at all. I can't recall it being mentioned in relation to caregiver claims.

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Flo

6 months ago

I think Title VII could also be a possibility since it deals with discrimination, but I’m not confident if it directly relates to caregiver status.

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Shaun

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about the Americans with Disabilities Act being relevant here. It feels like it might apply, but I need to think more about it.

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Cherry

6 months ago

I remember we discussed the Family Medical Leave Act in class, and it seems like a strong candidate for this question.

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Jina

6 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure which laws would apply here, but I'll start by carefully analyzing the question and the answer choices to see if I can identify the most relevant options.

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Jamal

6 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The Family Medical Leave Act is designed to protect employees who need to take time off to care for family members, so that seems like a clear choice. The Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII also seem relevant for claims of discrimination against caregivers.

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Joana

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused. The question mentions "disparate treatment of caregivers," but none of the answer choices seem to directly address that. I'll need to re-read the question and think about how the different laws might apply.

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Nelida

6 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to identify the laws that prohibit discrimination against caregivers. The Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII seem like the most relevant options here.

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Mari

6 months ago

This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully review the details and think through the different laws that could apply.

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Sherrell

11 months ago

Hold up, the Dvis-Bacon Act? Is that like the lesser-known cousin of the Davis-Bacon Act? *laughs* Definitely going with Title VII and FMLA on this one.

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Fernanda

10 months ago

I agree, Title VII and FMLA are the most relevant laws in this situation. They address the issue of disparate treatment for caregivers.

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Alonso

10 months ago

Title VII and FMLA are the way to go for sure. They provide protection against disparate treatment for caregivers.

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Tamekia

11 months ago

Yeah, the Dvis-Bacon Act is definitely not one of the options. I'm going with Title VII and FMLA too.

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Kimberely

11 months ago

Ah, the joys of employment law. At least it's not the tax code, am I right? *chuckles* But seriously, Title VII and FMLA are the way to go here.

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Carole

12 months ago

The Dvis-Bacon Act? Really? I think someone needs to go back and review their labor law knowledge. This is clearly a Title VII or FMLA issue.

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Ngoc

10 months ago

D) Title VII

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Walton

10 months ago

B) Family Medical Leave Act

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Oliva

11 months ago

A) Americans with Disabilities Act

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Natalya

12 months ago

I'm not so sure - the Family Medical Leave Act could also be applicable, since it provides job protection for employees caring for family members. Definitely a tricky one!

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Maryln

12 months ago

Title VII seems like the obvious choice here, since it prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics like family status. The other options don't seem relevant to this scenario.

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