Sparks v. Laura Drake Ins. & Fin. Servs., Inc.

I. NATURE OF THE CASE

Carla Sparks appeals an Idaho Industrial Commission (the "Commission") decision, which affirmed an Idaho Department of Labor ("IDOL") finding that she was not entitled to unemployment benefits after being discharged by her employer, Laura Drake Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. ("Drake Insurance"). The appeals examiner held a telephonic hearing to determine Sparks' unemployment benefit eligibility, but Sparks failed to appear. As a result, Laura Drake's sworn testimony about the details of Sparks' termination was undisputed. The appeals examiner found that Sparks was…