Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / May 26, 2020
Christopher Blackman vs. Division of Employment Security
Christopher Blackman appealed the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission's decision to dismiss his claim for unemployment benefits, which the Commission had dismissed for untimeliness. On appeal, Blackman argued the Commission erred in finding him disqualified for benefits based on voluntary resignation, rather than challenging the Commission's jurisdictional dismissal. The appellate court dismissed Blackman's appeal, holding that he failed to properly raise an appealable issue by not challenging the Commission's actual ruling.