Guffey v. Scott

This case is before us from the decree of the chancellor affirming the decision of the Board of Review, Tennessee Department of Employment Security, which denied a claim for unemployment compensation filed by the appellant, Carrie Lou Guffey.

The appellant was employed for a number of years by Standard Knitting Mills, Inc., as a knitter. Her continuous employment period was from May 2, 1955 to February 28, 1964, when it was terminated because of pregnancy. Her baby was born on March 23, 1964. She was released for work by her doctor on May 1,1964.

On June 23,1964, she made application for…