This is a similar case I found in another state. The full text can be found at http://learnmoreabouthr.blr.com/news.aspx?id=75107

As for the absenteeism, the court found that it was unreasonable of American Express to expect Jenkins to report to work by April 26. American Express had known about Jenkins's conviction and the work-release program and had told Jenkins that she would be able to continue working. Jenkins herself made every effort to get to work, so the absenteeism was not her fault. The supreme court therefore reversed the earlier decisions and found that Jenkins was eligible for unemployment compensation. Jenkins v. American Express, Supreme Court of Minnesota, No. A04-2308 (9/14/06).

My employer knew about my pending case when I was hired. I know the law in Alabama says basically the same thing as what you wrote. The fact remains that by making me rely on them for transportation (I could have chosen others to take me and in hindsight I certainly should have, but I TRUSTED them to do what they said they would do, particularly when they provided 3 people to do the job.) Then they "abandoned" me. I know the chances are slim for me to win, but there is a principle here I will contest to the end of the appeals process. What they did was wrong.