HRCI SPHR Exam - Topic 5 Question 103 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's SPHR exam

Question #: 103
Topic #: 5

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What is the time limit for filing a charge of discrimination with the EEOC?

A180 days

B30 days

C60 days

D90 days

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Suggested Answer: A

Answer option A is correct.

The individual filing the claim has 180 days from the date of the alleged violation. In some instances the 180-day limitation may be extended to 300 days if the charge is covered by a state or local anti-discrimination law.

Answer option B is incorrect. The limit is 180 days, not 30 days.

Answer option C is incorrect. The limit is 180 days, not 60 days.

Answer option D is incorrect. The limit is 180 days, not 90 days.

Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations

Objective: Federal Employment Legislation

by Laura at May 05, 2025, 07:53 PM

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Hershel

5 months ago

Really? That seems like a long time to me.

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Dannette

5 months ago

Nope, definitely 180 days!

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Devorah

5 months ago

It's 180 days to file with the EEOC.

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Doyle

6 months ago

Wait, I thought it was only 90 days?

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Maynard

6 months ago

Totally agree, 180 days is the standard.

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Carlene

6 months ago

I thought it was 60 days, but that seems too short. I should have reviewed this more before the exam!

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Alyssa

6 months ago

I’m pretty confident it’s 180 days. I recall discussing it in class, but I could be mixing it up with state laws.

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Franchesca

7 months ago

I practiced a question like this, and I believe it was 90 days. But now I'm second-guessing myself.

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Penney

7 months ago

I think the time limit is 180 days, but I’m not completely sure. I remember it being a bit longer than a month.

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Bea

7 months ago

The time limit for filing a charge of discrimination with the EEOC is 180 days, so I'm confident that option A is the correct answer.

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Renato

7 months ago

I remember learning about this in class, but I'm drawing a blank right now. I'll have to review my notes to refresh my memory.

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William

7 months ago

Okay, let me see... I think the time limit is 90 days, so I'll go with option D.

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Delisa

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully before selecting an answer.

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Emerson

8 months ago

I'm pretty sure the time limit is 180 days, so I'll go with option A.

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Frank

12 months ago

90 days, eh? Sounds like a good excuse to take a long vacation.

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Josephine

11 months ago

Yeah, it's important to act quickly when it comes to discrimination charges.

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Jeffrey

11 months ago

I didn't know there was a time limit, thanks for the info.

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Glory

11 months ago

That's not a good idea, you should file the charge within 90 days.

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Jina

12 months ago

I'm not sure, but I'll go with A) 180 days as well.

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Valentine

12 months ago

60 days, huh? Guess they want to keep you on your toes.

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Nichelle

11 months ago

I know, it's a short window to file a charge of discrimination.

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Marta

12 months ago

Yes, it's only 60 days. You have to act fast.

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Joana

1 year ago

Wow, 30 days? That's faster than my internet connection!

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Merilyn

1 year ago

180 days? That's like half a year, plenty of time to get your act together!

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Nenita

11 months ago

D) 90 days

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Lottie

11 months ago

That's right, 180 days is a good amount of time to gather all the necessary information.

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Adelle

11 months ago

A) 180 days

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Myra

1 year ago

I agree with Nikita, A) 180 days seems reasonable for filing a charge of discrimination.

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Nikita

1 year ago

I think it's A) 180 days because it gives people enough time to gather evidence.

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Daron

1 year ago

A) 180 days

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