Legal Opinion
Harvey v. Department of Employment Security
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided November 22, 1988No. 8767-1-IIIPublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGreen, J.
—Patricia Harvey appeals the denial of her claim for unemployment compensation benefits under the Employment Security Act. The issue presented is whether Ms. Harvey's refusal to obey her employer's order to fold linens constituted "misconduct" within RCW 50.20.060.
Ms. Harvey was employed by Camlu Retirement Apartments as a kitchen aide from early 1982 until her discharge on November 15, 1986. On that date, she was scheduled to work the 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. shift. At 6.15 a.m. her mother called and informed the manager Ms. Harvey would be unable to work due to a "family emergency". When asked,…
Also in this document: Concurrence.
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Franklin County Sheriff's Office v. SellersWashington Supreme Court · 1982
- Ancheta v. DalyWashington Supreme Court · 1969
- MacEy v. Department of Employment SecurityWashington Supreme Court · 1988
- Nelson v. Department of Employment SecurityWashington Supreme Court · 1982
- Willard v. Employment Security DepartmentCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1974
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3Cited by5 opinions
- Tapper v. Employment Security DepartmentWashington Supreme Court · 1993
- Kirby v. Employment Security DepartmentCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2014
- Tapper v. Employment Security DepartmentCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1992
- Harvey v. Department of Employment SecurityCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1988
- Jeff Kirby, Apps. v. State Of Wa, Dept Of Employment Security, Resp.Court of Appeals of Washington · 2014