State ex rel. Louisiana-Pacific Corp. v. Industrial Commission

Louisiana-Pacific informed the commission of claimant’s dismissal at the May 8, 1992 staff hearing. The staff hearing officer order that followed did not, however, mention the termination. In its complaint for a writ of mandamus, L-P claimed that the omission was an abuse of discretion and sought a writ ordering the commission to vacate the May 8, 1992 order. The appellate court declined, essentially ruling that claimant did not voluntarily abandon his employment. For the reasons to follow, its judgment is reversed.

Voluntary departure from employment precludes temporary total disability…