Barr v. Citicorp Credit Service, Inc. USA

Summary

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed the Idaho Industrial Commission's determination that Jessica E. Barr was discharged for misconduct connected with her employment and was therefore ineligible for unemployment benefits. The court held that testimony from the employer's representatives constituted substantial and competent evidence supporting the Commission's findings and declined to reweigh the evidence.

Holdings

1. The testimony of Citicorp representatives constituted substantial and competent evidence supporting the Commission's finding that Barr was discharged for misconduct in connection with her employment.
2. Barr was ineligible for unemployment benefits because Citicorp discharged her for misconduct in connection with her employment under Idaho Code section 72-1366(5).
3. A general attack on the Commission's findings and conclusions, without specific identification of evidentiary or legal error and supporting authority, is insufficient to preserve an issue for appellate review.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Industrial Commission properly found that Citicorp discharged Barr for misconduct in connection with her employment, rendering her ineligible for unemployment benefits under Idaho Code section 72-1366(5).
2. Whether the Commission impermissibly relied on testimony from Citicorp representatives when documentary evidence, including emails, coaching notes, and the relevant policy, was not submitted.

Disposition

affirmed