Kelsey received a written warning after she slowed the production line twice last week when she could not keep up with her section.This happened at least four times the previous week to Takeshi.However,Takeshi only got an oral warning.The discipline of Kelsey appears to violate which Just Cause test?
A) Did the company give the employee forewarning or foreknowledge of the possible or probable disciplinary consequences of the employee's conduct?
B) Has the company applied its rules, orders, and penalties evenhandedly and without discrimination to all employees?
C) Upon investigation, was there substantial evidence or proof that the employee was guilty as charged?
D) Was the company's investigation conducted fairly and objectively?

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The discipline of Kelsey violates the principle of equal treatment as she received a written warning while Takeshi only got an oral warning for a similar offense. This violates the "Has the company applied its rules, orders, and penalties evenhandedly and without discrimination to all employees?" Just Cause test.

Kelsey Received a Written Warning After She Slowed the Production