In Matter of Britter v. Commissioner of Labor , Deidre Britter applied for unemployment benefits after she was fired for "misconduct."
Britter was a part-time sales associate at a home-improvement store. When she asked a supervisor for time off to study for final exams, Britter was told she needed a manager's approval. Briter opted to take three "sick days," instead.
After she was fired, her request for benefits was denied by the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board due to her "disqualifying misconduct." On review, the Appellate Division, Third Department, noted the "unauthorized absence" was grounds for the denial since Britter took time off without obtaining appropriate authorization.
Although she claimed to have been ill, the AD3 refused to disturb the Hearing Officer's adverse credibility findings.
That probably made Britter real ill.
To download a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Matter of Britter v. Commissioner of Labor