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The unemployment law judge's decision that Lamah was disqualified from unemployment benefits was affirmed. The court found that Lamah quit an ongoing full-time work assignment through Doherty Employment Group and no statutory exceptions applied.
What Happened
Lamah worked for Doherty Employment Group, a staffing agency that places workers in temporary assignments. After quitting a full-time work assignment, Lamah applied for unemployment benefits but was denied by the unemployment office. Lamah appealed this decision, arguing they should be eligible for benefits.
What the Court Decided
The Minnesota Court of Appeals sided with the unemployment office and upheld the denial of benefits. The court found that Lamah voluntarily quit their ongoing full-time work assignment and didn't meet any of the legal exceptions that would allow someone who quit to still receive unemployment benefits.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case is important for temporary and contract workers to understand. When you work through a staffing agency, quitting an assignment is generally treated the same as quitting any other job - you typically won't qualify for unemployment benefits unless you have a legally valid reason (like unsafe working conditions or harassment). Simply deciding to leave a temp assignment on your own usually disqualifies you from unemployment benefits, even if the work was temporary in nature.
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