Nevada Supreme Court: Man fired after arrest can’t get unemployment benefits

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled unanimously this week a man fired for missing work because he was in jail can’t claim unemployment benefits.Calvin Murphy was employed by Greystone Park Apartments in Las Vegas. He was arrested on charges of possessing stolen property. He pled guilty and eventually served a year in prison. He was fired because of his unexcused absences caused by his prison sentence.When he filed for unemployment benefits, the Employment Security Division ruled him not entitl