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Sipho, an employee at ABC Logistics, is called into a disciplinary hearing for repeated tardiness. When he requests to have a union representative present to assist him during the hearing, the HR manager denies the request, stating that it is an internal matter and representation is not necessary. The hearing proceeds, and Sipho is issued a final written warning. Which of the following best indicates that Sipho's right to representation was violated?