Harry Davis Has Been Found Guilty of Smoking Around a Volatile

Multiple Choice

Harry Davis has been found guilty of smoking around a volatile substance in his workplace. It is his first offence after 25 years. The employer, ABC Inc., has a progressive disciplinary system where employees are first given a written warning, then suspended for repeated violations, and dismissed as a last resort. What action should ABC Inc. take?

A) ABC Inc. must follow the progressive disciplinary system in punishing Harry.
B) ABC Inc. may choose to terminate Harry, even though it is his first offence.
C) ABC Inc. must involve the courts before making a decision.
D) ABC Inc. must involve the government before making a decision.