Wright v. Department of Labor

The Board of Review for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (Board) appeals an order of the circuit court of Cook County which reversed the Board’s decision that plaintiff, Loretta Wright, was ineligible to receive unemployment benefits.

The record reveals that plaintiff worked as a garage cashier for Augustana Hospital (employer) for approximately seven months. On March 28, 1985, plaintiff was discharged from her position for excessive tardiness. Thereafter plaintiff filed a claim for unemployment benefits. The claims adjudicator determined that plaintiff was ineligible for…