Roy Has Missed 10 Days of Work This Year as a Result

question 2

Multiple Choice

Roy has missed 10 days of work this year as a result of a reoccurring viral illness.Although he has never missed more than two days of work in a row, his productivity has definitely been affected.Roy's employer has done the math and figured out that his absence from work has prejudiced its business interests.Which of the following is true?

• A)The employer has just cause for dismissing Roy.
• B)Roy can be dismissed without notice on the basis of his repeated absenteeism.
• C)Roy's absenteeism is just cause so long as the employer documents the number of days missed and the lost productivity as a result.
• D)In order for absenteeism to be a just cause for dismissal, the employer must demonstrate that the employee was dishonest about his or her absence.
• E)The facts do not demonstrate just cause for dismissal without notice.

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