Martin v. Board of Labor Appeals

Michael Martin appeals an order of the Twelfth Judicial District, Hill County, dismissing without prejudice his petition for judicial review of a Board of Labor Appeals decision on the grounds that he failed to prosecute the action. We reverse and remand.

Michael Martin was hired as a patient aid at Northern Montana Hospital in May, 1982. Sixteen months later, in August, 1983, he was discharged for failure to complete his work assignments. He applied for unemployment compensation, but his application was denied by the Board of Labor Appeals (Board) in September. The Board affirmed its denial…