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The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the unemployment-law judge's decision that Crosser was discharged for employment misconduct, making her ineligible for unemployment benefits due to chronic and excessive tardiness and absenteeism despite prior warnings.
What Happened
Jacqueline Crosser was fired from her job at McAlpin Agency and applied for unemployment benefits. The company argued she shouldn't receive benefits because she was fired for misconduct - specifically, being chronically late and missing work excessively. Crosser had received previous warnings about her attendance problems but continued to have issues showing up to work on time or at all.
What the Court Decided
The Minnesota Court of Appeals sided with the employer. The court agreed that Crosser's repeated tardiness and absences, even after being warned, counted as "employment misconduct." This meant she was not eligible to collect unemployment benefits after being fired.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers can lose their right to unemployment benefits if they're fired for certain types of misconduct, including chronic attendance problems. Even if you're struggling with being on time or missing work, continuing these issues after receiving warnings from your employer can disqualify you from unemployment compensation. Workers should take attendance warnings seriously and address any underlying issues that might be causing them to be late or absent frequently.
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