Eaton v. Iowa Department of Job Service

SNELL, Judge.

Petitioner Charlene Eaton worked as a telephone operator for Answer Iowa, Inc. from May 29, 1979 until her discharge on July 25, 1983. In addition to her operator duties, Eaton was required to do bookwork and clean. During her four years of employment Eaton willingly accepted overtime work and only took two days of sick leave.

At the beginning of her employment, Eaton signed an employer form indicating that she understood that she would be subject to discipline if she failed to follow the employer’s rules. The form stated that she would be subject do discipline if she failed to…