Pilate v. Mississippi Department of Employment Security

MAXWELL, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Milton Pilate appeals the Hinds County Circuit Court’s judgment, which affirmed the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) Board of Review’s denial of his request for unemployment benefits. Because substantial evidence supports the MDES Board of Review’s decision that Pilate deliberately violated company policy and was, therefore, disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits, we affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. Pilate had been employed by TA Operating (TA) as a mechanic for approximately fifteen months before he was discharged. TA had already placed Pilate on…