Velazquez v. State, Unemployment Appeals Commission

Azucena Velazquez was discharged from her employment with Ganesha Enterprise, Inc., and applied for unemployment compensation as a result. The initial determination was that Velazquez was eligible for benefits because she was discharged for a reason other than misconduct connected with her work. The employer appealed and after a hearing where the parties were present, the appeals referee’s decision found that Velazquez was discharged due to tardiness which was connected to her work and, therefore, she was ineligible to receive unemployment compensation. Velazquez appealed that decision to the…