Wright v. Casey's Marketing Co.

Vicki Wright appeals the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission’s denial of her claim for unemployment benefits. The Commission denied Wright’s claim on grounds that her termination was due to misconduct connected with her work. We affirm.

Background

Appellant Vicki Wright worked for Casey’s Marketing Company managing a Casey’s General Store in Adrian for approximately sixteen months. She was hired in April 2008 and became a store manager after seven months.

On August 10, 2009, Casey’s discharged Wright for violating the company’s “Robbery Deterrent Guidelines” by leaving approximately…