Applewhite v. Alliance One International, Inc.

Petitioner argues and the majority’s opinion holds the Employment Security Commission’s (“the Commission”) findings of fact do not support its conclusion of law that petitioner was discharged for “substantial fault” and is disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits. I disagree and vote to affirm the superior court’s order upholding the Commission’s decision in favor of respondent-employer. I respectfully dissent.

I. Standard of Review

“[Findings of fact in an appeal from a decision of the . . . Commission are conclusive on both the superior court and this Court if supported by any…