Which of the following statements regarding the timing of performance appraisals is true?
A)a negative performance appraisal given shortly before layoffs or terminations appears to be pretext
B)a negative performance appraisal given shortly after an employee has filed a charge against the employer appears to be retaliation
C)a positive performance appraisal given just prior to salary review may be grounds for raising an employee's salary
D)all of these are true

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All three statements are true. A negative appraisal given shortly before layoffs or terminations may be seen as a pretext for the decision, a negative appraisal given shortly after a discrimination charge may be seen as retaliation, and a positive appraisal just before a salary review may lead to a salary increase. These timing issues must be considered by employers when conducting appraisals to avoid potential legal issues.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Timing of Performance