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| misconduct |
theft |
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Summary:
The appellant was dismissed on August 21, 2007, for having misappropriated $22,000 from her employer, funds intended for student activities. She acknowledged having taken the money, but considered it a loan because she intended to reimburse it. The claimant stated that at the time of the incident, she was unaware of her actions. To make her point, she submitted a letter from a psychiatrist describing her health at the time of the incidents. Over a number of months, the claimant accidentally stole a significant amount of money from her employer without the employer's knowledge. The claimant admitted to taking the money to help her boyfriend. The case law confirms that even if the claimant intended to repay the money in question, the action still constitutes misconduct within the meaning of the Act. The Commission's appeal is allowed by the Umpire.
