Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Jan 26, 2021
Lex Group, Inc. vs. Carol Clift and Division of Employment Security
Lex Group, Inc. appealed a decision by the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission, which found Carol Clift eligible for unemployment benefits. The appellate court, however, dismissed the appeal due to Lex Group's failure to timely file its notice of appeal. The court determined it lacked jurisdiction because strict adherence to statutory time standards in employment security cases is mandatory, and Rule 81.07(a) does not apply to such appeals.