Quinn v. Mississippi Department of Employment Security

MYERS, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) denied Rose Quinn unemployment benefits, finding that she had voluntarily left her employment with Mims Convenience Stores, Inc. Quinn appealed to the Leflore County Circuit Court, which affirmed the denial. Appearing pro se, Quinn appeals from that judgment.

FACTS

¶ 2. Quinn began employment as an assistant manager for Mims in Greenville, Mississippi in February 2007. Beginning in June 2008, Quinn took an approved maternity leave of absence. The leave was taken early due to complications with the pregnancy.…