With reference to employee misconduct, which of the following statements is TRUE of serious offenses?
A) If an employee commits a serious offence, the matter should be immediately reported to a mediator without following the formal grievance procedure.
B) Failing to punch a timecard is an example of a serious offence.
C) Serious offenses under normal circumstances warrant immediate discharge.
D) Serious offenses call for attempts at corrective action.

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Serious offenses under normal circumstances warrant immediate discharge. Failing to punch a timecard is not considered a serious offense, and attempts at corrective action are usually taken for less severe employee misconduct. Reporting serious offenses to a mediator without following the formal grievance procedure is not always necessary or appropriate.

With Reference to Employee Misconduct, Which of the Following Statements