Swezey v. Employment Division

Petitioner appeals from a decision of the Employment Appeals Board (Board) disqualifying her for unemployment benefits for an eight week period pursuant to ORS 657.176(2)(c). The Board found that petitioner voluntarily left work without good cause. We reverse and remand.

Petitioner was employed by Lane County as a human services assistant from March 29, 1977, through July 17, 1979. She worked in a program known as the Socialization Outreach Program which provided services to mentally and emotionally disabled persons living in the community. As part of her program duties, petitioner conducted…