Hughen v. Highland Estates

TROUT, Chief Justice.

I. NATURE OF THE CASE

This is an appeal from the Industrial Commission’s (Commission) ruling denying Jerry Hughen (Hughen) unemployment benefits following his termination of employment with employer Highland Estates L.C. (Highland). We affirm.

II. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Hughen began working for Highland in July of 1997. During most of his employment with Highland he was a food service manager. In March, 2000, Hughen left Highland to accept a higher paying job, but he returned to Highland in July, 2000.

Pat Gooding (Gooding), who was hired by Highland as their regional…