Justified Termination Does Not Bar Associate Attorney From Unemployment Benefits, State Appellate Court Rules
"The division cites to no case, nor could we locate one, where misconduct was found based solely on poor performance despite the employee's best efforts. Rather, we agree with the Appeals Tribunal that Whiteley's performance deficiencies, while justification for discharge, do not disqualify her from unemployment benefits," said Missouri Court of Appeals Judge Gary D. Witt.