1.An investigation into habitual absenteeism revealed Howard had a second, part-time job. When the work schedules occasionally conflicted, he claimed absence due to illness from his full-time job. By doing so, he received sick pay from one employer while earning a wage from the second. Would the employer be justified in terminating Howard?

a.

Dishonesty on Howard's part would justify termination in this instance.

b.

Howard cannot be dismissed unless his employer expressly prohibited this behaviour.

c.

The employer can terminate Howard only if it first applies progressive discipline.

d.

Howard can be immediately terminated because he has breached his fiduciary obligations.