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A multinational logistics company in Cebu implements a policy for its “Global Leadership Track” (GLT), a fast-track program leading to a regional director position. Eligibility for GLT is limited to employees who are not solo parents. A 34-year-old female solo parent with two children applies for GLT but is rejected; a male employee with no dependents, who has equal qualifications, is admitted to GLT. The female solo parent sues for discrimination under RA 9710 (as amended) and RA 8972, Sec. 7 (as amended). Which of the following options best identifies the governing doctrine and essential elements of gender or solo-parent status discrimination, assesses whether the policy can be defended as a legitimate business necessity, and states the likely relief if discrimination is proven?

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Management prerogative allows an employer to select leadership-track participants based on subjective merit without regard to protected characteristics; discrimination claims would fail as long as the employer can point to qualifications, performance, or business needs. The plaintiff could succeed only on a theory of intentional discrimination; however, in discrimination cases the burden never shifts from the plaintiff to the employer; the court would require the employer to prove a legitimate business necessity before any relief can be granted. The policy unlawfully discriminates on the basis of solo-parent status and gender under RA 9710 and RA 8972 Sec. 7; essential elements are (i) the plaintiff belongs to protected classes (woman and solo parent), (ii) she suffers an adverse employment decision (rejection from GLT), (iii) there is a causal link between status and decision, and (iv) no legitimate business justification; relief should include reinstatement to GLT or admission to the track, back pay, and appropriate damages or injunctive relief. RA 9710 and RA 8972 Sec. 7 only protect solo parents and do not apply to gender-based discrimination; therefore the plaintiff’s claim would fail and no relief would be warranted.

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