Lauderdale v. Division of Employment Security

KELLY, Chief Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Circuit Court of Franklin County affirming the denial of unemployment compensation to a pregnant employee seeking benefits while on maternity leave of absence from her employment. We affirm.

Mrs. Betty I. Lauderdale, the appellant, was employed as a cashier and stock clerk by People’s Liquor, Inc., for four years prior to 1975. During August, 1975, the fifth month of her pregnancy, she began experiencing swelling and discomfort in her feet and legs. She reported this to her physician who told her it would be best that she take…