Booker v. Employment Security Commission

The facts necessary to a decision of this case are set forth in the opinion of Justice Adams, adopted by Justice Black, and, therefore, we will not repeat them except to say plaintiff was not at work when he was discharged, nor does the employer claim Booker was discharged for intoxication while at work. It is the employer’s claim that Booker was discharged because of a long-history of absenteeism, tardiness, and intoxication. The question is whether or not such actions constituted “misconduct connected with his worh.” The final incident that resulted in claimant’s discharge was one of a…