Tavacoli v. Division of Employment Security

VICTOR C. HOWARD, Judge.

After the Hyatt Corporation terminated his employment, Esfandiar Tavacoli sought unemployment benefits under the Missouri Employment Security Law. After filing for benefits, a deputy at the Division of Employment Security denied Tavacoli’s claim after concluding that he was terminated due to his own misconduct. The deputy determined that Tavacoli falsified his time-sheet by indicating he arrived to work at 4:00 A.M. when, in fact, he arrived at 4:50 A.M. The deputy also stated, “[I]f you believe this determination is incorrect, you may file an appeal not later than…