Gaborit v. Employment Appeal Board

Amber Gaborit appeals from the district court ruling that upheld the Employment Appeal Board’s denial of her claim for unemployment compensation benefits. Because we find her final absence was excused as a matter of law, we reverse.

I. Background and Facts

Amber Gaborit was hired by Sabre Communications Corporation on a part-time basis on May 23, 2005. She became a full-time order entry assistant on September 26, 2005. In both May and September of 2005, she signed an acknowledgment of receipt of Sabre’s attendance *556policy. The policy states in pertinent part that employees are expected to attend…