A lawsuit has been filed against the hospital for terminating an employee for excessive tardiness and absenteeism. The defendant's attorney has contacted nurses who worked with this employee to testify in the case
Which statements would best support the defendant's case? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. "I didn't work the same shift."
2. "The employee called in sick on several consecutive Fridays."
3. "She often asked me to cover for her while she took her kids to school."
4. "She was never late or absent during the 6 months I worked with her."
5. "Her absences affected the work flow on our unit."
2,3,5
Rationale: This statement is rather neutral, gives little information about the case, and would not support either side.
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