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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

The correct answer is D. Yes, the person who files the charge can have someone else file the charge on their behalf to. Under EEOC regulations, a third party such as an attorney may file a discrimination charge on behalf of the aggrieved individual, allowing that person to remain anonymous.

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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?

Options

  • AIt depends on the state where the charge is being filed, as some states allow anonymous filings
  • 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

How the community answered

(58 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    5% (3)
  • C
    9% (5)
  • D
    84% (49)

Why each option

Under EEOC regulations, a third party such as an attorney may file a discrimination charge on behalf of the aggrieved individual, allowing that person to remain anonymous.

AIt depends on the state where the charge is being filed, as some states allow anonymous filings

EEOC charge filing procedures are governed by federal law, not state law, so anonymity rules do not vary by state.

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

Federal EEOC rules do not require the aggrieved individual to file personally - a representative may act on their behalf.

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

This is incorrect because EEOC procedures do allow the charging party's identity to be protected when a representative files the charge.

DYes, the person who files the charge can have someone else file the charge on their behalf toCorrect

EEOC regulations explicitly permit a charge to be filed by an authorized representative, such as an attorney or union official, on behalf of the person who experienced discrimination. This provision exists to protect individuals who fear retaliation from coming forward directly. The aggrieved individual's identity can be shielded when a representative files on their behalf.

Concept tested: EEOC charge filing by authorized representative

Source: https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-charge-discrimination

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#EEOC charge filing#anonymous complaint#third-party filing#discrimination charge

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