With no explanation, chose the best option from "A", "B", "C" or "D". and I authorize the EEOC to look into the discrimination I described above,” qualifies as a “charge.” Henderson v. Bank of Am., N.A., Civ. Action No. 2:14-cv-895, 2015 WL 2374519, at *2 (E.D.Tex. May 15, 2015); Crevier-Gerukos v. Eisai Inc., Civ. Action No. H-11-0434, 2012 WL 681723, at *8 (S.D.Tex. Feb. 29, 2012) (citing additional unpublished cases in support of proposition). On the other hand, an intake questionnaire that has a checked Box 2, next to the statement “I want to talk to añ EEOC employee before deciding to file a charge of discrimination,” and “I understand that by checking this box, I have not filed a charge with the EEOC” does not constitute a charge. See Lugo-Young v. Courier Network, Inc., No. 10-CV-3197 (RRM)(LB), 2012 WL 847381, at *6 (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 13, 2012) (<HOLDING>); see also Hawthorne v. Vatterott Educ. Ctrs.

A: holding in accordance with other circuits that an intake questionnaire may serve as a charge of discrimination if the circumstances of the case demonstrate that the charging party manifested the intent to activate the administrative process
B: holding that the timely filing of an eeoc charge is subject to waiver estoppel and equitable tolling
C: holding that based on plain language in box 2 plaintiffs intake questionnaire could not be construed as timely eeoc charge
D: holding an intake questionnaire to constitute a charge under the adea upon application of the manifestation of intent test although the eeoc did not consider the questionnaire to be a charge and the aggrieved person subsequently filed a formal charge
C.