Legal Opinion
W.C. Lee Construction v. Stiles
Court of Appeals of Arkansas
Decided January 30, 1985No. E 84-89PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Donald L. Corbin, Judge.
Appellant, W. C. Lee Construction Company, the former employer of Kendall Hudson, appeals from the decision of the Board of Review allowing Hudson unemployment benefits. It is appellant’s contention that Hudson was not fired because of his religious beliefs but for misconduct connected with the work. We affirm.
Appellee Kendall Hudson is a member of the Seventh Day Baptist religion which religion observes its Sabbath on Saturday. Among the teachings of this religion is a proscription against work on the Sabbath. On Friday, May 6, appellant informed its employees that…
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