Jackson v. BHP World Minerals

Opinion delivered by

FERGUSON, Acting Chief Justice.

This case concerns the jurisdiction of the Navajo Nation Labor Commission and its conclusion that Appellee fired Appellant for just cause. Based on our review, we affirm.

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The relevant facts are as follows. Appellee BHP Minerals (Appellee) hired Appellant Phildon Jackson (Appellant) to work as an “Utility C” employee. Appellant submitted his employment application, was informed by Appellee that he had been hired, and participated in a two week training at the Navajo Mine, located on trust land within the boundaries of the Navajo Reservation.…