Haig v. Everett

James R. Cooper, Judge.

In this unemployment compensation case, the appellant was denied benefits by the Board of Review on a finding that he voluntarily quit his last work without good cause connected with the work. From the denial of benefits, comes this appeal.

It is undisputed that the appellant, Donald Haig, is a devout member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. When the appellant converted to this faith, he began attending several religious conventions each year, which he claims are an integral part of his faith. Although it created scheduling problems, the appellee, St. Edwards Mercy Hospital,…