Which of the following penalties should be given to an employee with a good six-year work history who did not show up or call in two consecutive working days? The labor agreement provides for four levels of penalties: written warning, written warning and loss of seniority, one-week suspension without pay, and termination.
A) Written warning
B) Written warning and loss of seniority
C) One-week suspension without pay
D) Termination

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Given the employee's good six-year work history and the absence of information suggesting a pattern of similar behavior, the most appropriate and proportional response would be to start with the least severe penalty, which is a written warning. This approach allows for corrective action without immediately resorting to harsher penalties, acknowledging the employee's previous positive contributions.

Which of the Following Penalties Should Be Given to an Employee