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The court affirmed the unemployment law judge's determination that the employee was discharged for misconduct and is therefore ineligible for unemployment benefits. The employee's repeated absences and failure to follow the employer's directive to call personally about an absence constituted disqualifying misconduct.
What Happened
Sam Saaidi was fired from his job at Morgan Food Enterprises and applied for unemployment benefits. The company argued he shouldn't receive benefits because he was fired for misconduct. Saaidi had been repeatedly absent from work and failed to follow the company's policy requiring employees to personally call in when they couldn't come to work.
What the Court Decided
The Minnesota Court of Appeals sided with the employer. The court confirmed that Saaidi was fired for misconduct and therefore cannot receive unemployment benefits. The judges found that his pattern of absences and failure to follow the company's call-in policy constituted serious enough misconduct to disqualify him from benefits.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that repeated absences and not following workplace policies can cost you both your job and your unemployment benefits. Even if you have legitimate reasons for missing work, you must still follow your employer's procedures for reporting absences. Workers should understand their company's attendance and notification policies clearly, as violations could be considered misconduct that disqualifies them from receiving unemployment compensation when they need it most.
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