Ralph has used all but one day of his personal leave time (PLT). His company's policy is that PLT can be used for illness, family needs, or medical appointments. Ralph has used his PLT days when he was hung over or when a friend wanted to spend the day with him. Ralph's grandmother, to whom he is very close, passed away, and he would like to go to her funeral, but it will take a day of travel, a day for the funeral, and a day to return. Ralph has asked his supervisor for additional time off in order to go to the funeral. Which of the following is correct?
A) If Ralph were an employer, he would see his request differently.
B) Companies need to provide additional days when employees request them for a good reason.
C) Ralph should receive the extra days because everybody uses PLT for sketchy reasons.
D) Giving Ralph the extra days does not affect other employees.

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Ralph, being in the position of an employer, might view the importance of adhering to PLT policies and the implications of granting additional leave differently, considering the impact on operations and precedent it sets.

Ralph Has Used All but One Day of His Personal