Nevada Employment Security Department v. Holmes

OPINION

Respondent Cynthia Holmes (“Holmes”) was employed by appellant Hotel San Remo (“San Remo”) as a slot hostess from August 31, 1990, until February 9, 1993, when she was terminated for failing a drug test.

Holmes applied for unemployment benefits with appellant Nevada Employment Security Department (“NESD”). NESD denied Holmes’ application for unemployment benefits due to her work-related misconduct. Holmes appealed the denial of her unemployment benefits. NESD’s determination was subsequently upheld by both the appeals referee and the NESD Board of Review. Holmes petitioned the district…