Until about a year ago Manuel had a perfect attendance record and was an ideal employee. At about that time, however, he began to have personal problems, which resulted in a divorce six months later. Manuel had several times requested a day off to take care of personal business. Bill attempted to help in every way he could without getting directly involved in Manuel's personal affairs. But Bill was aware of the strain Manuel must have experienced as his marriage broke up and he and his wife engaged in the inevitable disputes over child custody, alimony payments, and property.