Jones v. Oklahoma Merit Protection Commission

MEMORANDUM OPINION

GARRETT, Judge:

Eugene Jones, Jr. (Jones) had been employed by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) since 1977 in a custodial position. In October, 1987, he was *805terminated from his employment for failing to report for work for more than three working days (October 20, 21, 22, 25, and 26, 1987) without prior authorization. He was deemed to have abandoned and resigned his position. On October 27, 1987, he attempted to report for work but was informed of his termination. DHS sent him a letter dated October 23, 1987, confirming his termination. The letter stated that…