Decision 40667

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 40667   Houston  English 1998-03-18
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Dismissed  No Claimant  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
misconduct  acts of violence 

Summary:

Fired because claimant allegedly attacked a co-worker with a steel pipe after an argument. Claimant clearly breached his duty in this case by acting contrary to company policy which prohibited violence at the work place. The prohibited behaviour was the reason for the dismissal and the employer didn't use this incident as an excuse for dismissal. Claimant's conduct constituted misconduct.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
misconduct  breach of rules 

Summary:

Fired because claimant allegedly attacked a co-worker with a steel pipe after an argument. Claimant clearly breached his duty in this case by acting contrary to company policy which prohibited violence at the work place. The prohibited behaviour was the reason for the dismissal and the employer didn't use this incident as an excuse for dismissal. Claimant's conduct constituted misconduct.


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