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Actual exam question from HRCI's SPHR
Question #: 73
Topic #: 4
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Which of the following scenarios is an example of discrimination in a disparate treatment?

  • A. An employee requests off from work because of a religious holiday. The manager agrees but asks the employee to make up the work the employee will miss.
  • B. An organization requires all newly hired employees to have college degrees even though a degree is not needed to perform all jobs within the organization.
  • C. An employee requests off from work because of a religious holiday. The manager agrees but scrutinizes the work the employee does after the holiday. The manager does not inspect the work of other employees who did not ask off for the holiday.
  • D. An organization requires all newly hired employees to have college degrees for certain positions within the company.
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️
Answer option C is correct.
When the manager inspects a persons work who asked for the time off for the religious holiday, but doesn't inspect the work of other persons who didn't ask for the time off, it's likely a case of disparate treatment.
Answer option A is incorrect. The manager isn't treating the worker differently, just asking for the worker to complete their assignments as required by the work.
Answer option B is incorrect. This is an example of disparate impact, not disparate treatment.
Answer option D is incorrect. This is not an example of discrimination as the company is requiring college degrees for certain positions, not all positions.
Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning. Official PHR and
SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Workforce Planning and Employment
Objective: Federal Employment Legislation
by pekata at April 5, 2025, 8:07 p.m.

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