Which statement describes the required content of the tardiness explanation?

• A. Submit a copy of their schedule
• B. Explain the reason for the tardiness
• C. Provide a medical clearance
• D. Obtain approval from the chain of command

Answer: (B)

A tardiness explanation should clearly state the reason you were late. This is the essential information supervisors use to decide whether the lateness is excused and to update attendance records accurately. Submitting a copy of your schedule doesn’t provide the reason for being late; it’s not the content that explains tardiness. Medical clearance, while relevant in some cases, describes verification of a medical issue rather than the required content of the explanation itself. Obtaining approval from the chain of command is about who authorizes actions, not what the explanation must contain. Therefore, explaining the reason for the tardiness is the correct choice.