Hopkins v. Director, Department of Workforce Services

Appellant Tamica Hopkins appeals from the decision of the Arkansas Board of Review (Board), which affirmed and adopted the opinion of the Appeal Tribunal (Tribunal) denying her unemployment benefits on the basis that she was discharged from last work for misconduct connected with the work. Appellant alleges the Board and the Tribunal erred in finding that her firing was for misconduct and therefore finding her disqualified from receiving benefits. We reverse and remand.

Hopkins was employed by the Wynne School District as a teacher's aide. On June 19, 2018, the school board voted to discharge…