Scott v. Mississippi Employment Security Commission

GRIFFIS, J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. Jerry Scott appeals the denial of unemployment benefits by the Mississippi Employment Security Commission. The Jefferson County Circuit Court affirmed the denial. Finding no error, we affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. Scott was first employed with Wack-enhut, on December 2, 1984, as a security guard. On December 5, 2001, Scott was terminated for repeatedly refusing to follow Wackenhut’s instructions to attend fire watch training.

¶ 3. After his termination, Scott filed for unemployment benefits. A claims examiner investigated the matter and found that Scott was terminated for…