0019 3025 00
0019 3025 00 (Dec. 15, 2017) – While attempting to return a company truck to the employer's premises after work, as expected, the claimant was stopped by a NH trooper and asked to take a breathalyzer test. Having been told that a refusal to take the test would result in arrest, the claimant's refusal was a conscious choice, which he made knowing that he would then not be able to bring the truck back, in wilful disregard of the employer's interest.
BR-110511
BR-110511 (Dec. 2, 2009) – Employer knew that the claimant could not report for work because he was in jail. Although charges were continued without a finding and he was released, the claimant was fired because of an unauthorized leave. Since his absence was not due to deliberate misconduct, nor due to a conviction of a crime, the claimant was entitled to benefits.