425 So. 2d 1364 | Ala. | 1983
Dissenting Opinion
(dissenting):
I respectfully dissent.
I do not agree that Landrum “voluntarily” abandoned his employment within the meaning of § 25-4-78(2). The question is not whether he voluntarily committed the act which led to his absence but whether he was absent from work voluntarily. It may be true that Landrum was at “fault” in failing to pay an accumulation of parking tickets, but he should not be found to have voluntarily abandoned his employment as a result of incarceration flowing from that violation of the law. When tested under the particular facts of this case, Landrum had “good cause” under the meaning of the statute for being absent from work.
I would grant the writ.
Lead Opinion
WRIT DENIED.