Legal Opinion
Jones v. Employment Services Division of the Human Services Department
New Mexico Supreme Court
Decided November 18, 1980No. 12789PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
PAYNE, Justice.
Derk Jones was terminated from his job as a truck driver for alleged misconduct related to his work. He applied for unemployment compensation benefits. The Employment Services Division (ESD) denied Mr. Jones benefits based on a finding that he was discharged “for being absent from work and failing to properly notify” his employer. The appeal tribunal of ESD reversed the determination and granted benefits to Mr. Jones, finding the reasons for discharge did not constitute misconduct related to employment. Mr. Jones’ employer, Big Three Industries, appealed to the Secretary…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Boynton Cab Co. v. NeubeckWisconsin Supreme Court · 1941
- Fox v. DoakNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1968
- Wilson v. Employment Security CommissionNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1963
- Mitchell v. Lovington Good Samaritan Center, Inc.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1976
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