James Hemphill v. Mississippi Department of Employment Security

MAXWELL, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. James Hemphill’s employer discharged him for having three consecutive absences without giving notice in violation of the employer’s work policy. Hemphill sought unemployment benefits, claiming he did give notice. But the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. (MDES) Board of Review found the employer’s testimony more credible, and based on its finding that Hemphill’s failure to give notice was misconduct, it denied benefits. Because it was within the Board’s authority to make this credibility determination, we affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

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