After a hearing, Mary Wallis's employment as a school bus driver came to an end due to her excessive absences. Even though she supposedly received several warnings, over an 18-month period, Wallis was out over 60% of the time.
On appeal, the woman claimed that the outcome should be annulled because she had missed work for legitimate reasons, such as a work-related injury.
Since there was "substantial evidence" that Wallis was "insubordinate," and her absences had a "disruptive and burdensome effect" on her employer, the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, thought that she had been properly terminated. (Her physical incapacity didn't excuse her excessive absences.)
That had to have made her sick.
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Matter of Wallis v. Sandy Cr. Cent. School Dist. Bd. of Educ.