Which statement best defines tardiness per policy?

• A. Arriving at a different location
• B. Reporting to an assigned location later than the time designated
• C. Leaving before the designated time
• D. Being absent for the entire day

Answer: (B)

Tardiness means being late to report to your assigned location at the designated time. The statement that fits this definition is reporting to the assigned location later than the time designated, because it captures the key idea: you’re not where you’re supposed to be on time. Arriving at a different location isn’t tardiness—it’s a location change, which may be addressed by a different rule. Leaving before the designated time is leaving early, not arriving late. Being absent for the entire day describes an absence, not tardiness.