L. C. Fisher v. Mississippi Department of Employment Security

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. L.C. Fisher worked as a security guard for King’s Daughters Hospital in Yazoo City, Mississippi, from January 23, 2012, until his termination on May 28, 2013. Fisher filed a claim for unemployment benefits with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). MDES found King’s Daughters fired Fisher for willful misconduct and denied Fisher benefits. Fisher now appeals.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

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