Sallis v. Employment Appeal Board

ANDREASEN, Justice.

A discharged employee may be denied unemployment insurance benefits if the employee was discharged for misconduct in connection with the individual’s employment. See Iowa Code § 96.5(2) (1987). In this appeal, we consider whether one instance of unexcused absenteeism constitutes misconduct which justifies the denial of benefits.

I. Richard 0. Sallis was employed by General Mills Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Red Lobster Inns of America (Red Lobster), as a part-time dishwasher from January 19, 1987, until March 17, 1987, when he was discharged. On March 14, 1987, Sallis was…