HRCI Exam SPHR Topic 1 Question 69 Discussion

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Question #: 69
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A church has announced a position for a new minister. One of the requirements of the new minister, however, is that this person be a member of the faith of the church that is hiring. This is an example of which of the following in regard to Title VII?

APiece-rate system

BViolation of the Title VII requirements not to discriminate employment based on religion

CBona fide occupational qualification

DViolation of Title VII religious requirements for employment

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Suggested Answer: D

Answer option D is correct.

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by Raul at Nov 21, 2023, 07:51 PM

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Linwood

1 months ago

I'd hate to be the candidate who showed up and was like, 'Surprise, I'm actually a Pastafarian!' That would not go over well.

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Allene

4 days ago

B: Yeah, it definitely seems like they are discriminating based on religion.

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Jacki

5 days ago

A: That requirement seems like a violation of Title VII.

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Cherelle

2 months ago

I'm going with C, bona fide occupational qualification. The church has a legitimate reason to require the minister to share their faith.

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Scot

14 days ago

A: I think it's B, a violation of the Title VII requirements not to discriminate employment based on religion.

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Myra

2 months ago

Haha, the church is really playing hardball here. They want their minister to be a true believer, no exceptions!

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Pauline

10 days ago

C: I guess they want to make sure the minister is fully committed to their faith.

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Lorita

19 days ago

B: Yeah, it seems like they're really strict about it.

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Lacresha

1 months ago

A: That's pretty intense, they really want someone who aligns with their beliefs.

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Ettie

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Doesn't Title VII prohibit religious discrimination in employment? This seems to be a gray area.

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Vallie

25 days ago

B) Violation of the Title VII requirements not to discriminate employment based on religion

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Melina

28 days ago

A) Piece-rate system

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Aliza

29 days ago

D: That's a good point, it could be seen as a bona fide occupational qualification.

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Ashley

1 months ago

B) Violation of the Title VII requirements not to discriminate employment based on religion

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Vallie

1 months ago

A) Piece-rate system

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Weldon

1 months ago

C: But what if being a member of the faith is necessary for the job?

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Felicia

1 months ago

B: Yeah, it does seem like it could be considered discrimination based on religion.

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Theodora

2 months ago

A: I think this requirement might be a violation of Title VII.

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Holley

2 months ago

That's a good point. Maybe the church can argue that being a member of the faith is necessary for the ministerial role.

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Dannette

2 months ago

This seems like a clear-cut case of a bona fide occupational qualification. The church is allowed to require the minister to be a member of the faith, as it's an essential part of the job.

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Sherell

2 months ago

But what about the bona fide occupational qualification exception?

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Holley

2 months ago

I think it's a violation of Title VII requirements not to discriminate employment based on religion.

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