Welch v. Mississippi Employment Security Commission

GRIFFIS, J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. Ivory J. Welch appeals the denial of unemployment benefits by the Mississippi Employment Security Commission, which was affirmed by the Hinds County Circuit Court. We find no error and affirm..

FACTS

¶ 2. Welch was first employed with The Merchants Company, on July 15, 2001, as an order selector. On May 9, 2002, Welch was terminated, in accordance with company policy, because he engaged in a physical altercation with another employee.

¶3. After his termination, Welch filed for unemployment benefits. A claims examiner investigated the matter and found that Welch was…