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The court affirmed the unemployment law judge's determination that Kissner was discharged for employment misconduct (failure to report to work for three consecutive days) and is therefore ineligible for unemployment benefits.
What Happened
Katie Kissner was fired from her job at Restore 24, LLC after she failed to show up for work for three consecutive days without notice. When she applied for unemployment benefits, the company challenged her eligibility, claiming she was fired for misconduct. The case went before an unemployment law judge, who sided with the employer. Kissner appealed this decision to a higher court.
What the Court Decided
The appeals court upheld the original ruling against Kissner. The court agreed that her failure to report to work for three straight days without proper notice constituted employment misconduct. Because of this misconduct finding, the court determined she was not eligible to receive unemployment benefits.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case highlights an important rule for unemployment benefits: workers who are fired for misconduct typically cannot collect benefits. Not showing up for work for multiple days without calling in or getting approval is considered serious misconduct by employers and unemployment offices. Workers should always communicate with their employers about absences to protect their job and their potential right to unemployment benefits if they're later terminated for other reasons.
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