Darneille v. Department of Employment Security

Julie Darneille was a cashier for Ernst Home Centers from March 1982 until January 31, 1985. Her work was satisfactory until August 1984, but from August into October of that year she was counseled eight times and received five warnings (two in writing) for inadequate work performance. The problems had to do with cash register procedures, e.g., not signing in or out on a register and ringing up a refund in the middle of a sale. On October 16, 1984, Darneille was suspended for 4 days, put on probation for 6 months, and told that the next disciplinary action could end in her dismissal.

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