In re the Claim of Walker

Appeal from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed June 19, 1975, which reversed the decision of the referee sustaining an initial determination of the Industrial Commissioner holding claimant to be eligible to receive benefits effective October 7, 1974. Claimant’s contention that the board improperly considered a written statement submitted by the Industrial Commissioner in lieu of appearance and that such consideration constituted a deprivation of his rights of due process is without merit. Strict compliance with rules of evidence is unnecessary in hearings before the…