Koret California v. Kathy Zimmerman

Appellant Koret of California, Inc., (Koret) appeals from the decision of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (Commission) affirming a determination by the Appeals Tribunal of the Division of Employment Security that Claimant Kathy Zimmerman (Claimant) was eligible for unemployment compensation benefits under the provisions of the Missouri Employment Security Law, §§ 288.010 - 288.500. 1 The evidence reveals that Koret operates a chain of several ladies apparel factory outlet stores, including a high volume store at Branson, Missouri, where Claimant worked as store manager supervising nine employees. Claimant worked from November 7, 1994, through October 24, 1995. During this period of time, Koret discovered that on approximately six different occasions there were discrepancies between amounts stated on nightly deposit slips and the amount of money actually deposited in the total amount of $5,028.59. Claimant testified that she was aware of Koret's policies regarding the handling of nightly deposits and the necessity of obtaining dual signatures on deposit slips and having a second person reconcile the deposit figures. However, Claimant stated that the press of business made compliance difficult with these and other company procedures and she had to rely on other employees to make nightly deposits.