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Shilene Johnson v. Mark Butler, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Labor

Ga. Ct. App.August 23, 2013No. A13A0938
Plaintiff WinFulton County School District
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Case Details

Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wrongful Termination

Outcome

The Court of Appeals reversed the unemployment benefits denial, finding that Johnson made a bona fide effort to pass the required GACE certification exam despite eight attempts over five years, and therefore was not disqualified from benefits for conscious fault or deliberate neglect.

What This Ruling Means

**Johnson v. Georgia Department of Labor: Employment Appeal Case** This case involved Shilene Johnson, who had a dispute with the Georgia Department of Labor and its Commissioner, Mark Butler. Johnson filed an appeal against the state labor department, though the specific details of her complaint are not available in the court records provided. Unfortunately, the court documents don't reveal what the court ultimately decided in this case or the specific reasons behind Johnson's original dispute with the labor department. The case was filed in August 2013 as an appeal, meaning Johnson was challenging a previous decision made by the labor department. **What This Means for Workers:** While the specific outcome isn't known, this case shows that workers do have the right to challenge decisions made by state labor departments through the court system. If you disagree with a ruling from your state's labor department about unemployment benefits, workplace violations, or other employment matters, you may be able to file an appeal. However, the appeals process can be complex and time-sensitive, so it's important to understand your rights and any deadlines that apply to your situation.

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