Department of Ind. Relations v. Jaco

The Department of Industrial Relations appeals from an order of the trial court awarding unemployment compensation to claimant Coy Jaco. We affirm.

Claimant was employed by Lee Brothers, Phelps Dodge Brass Company of Anniston until July 9, 1975. Claimant had been absent from work twice without reporting his absence, had previously been suspended for absenteeism, and had been warned he would be discharged if he were absent again without reporting his absence. On July 9 his employment was terminated because he was late to work.

After his discharge claimant sought employment each week until he…