Murphy v. Labor & Industry Review Commission

The Labor and Industry Review Commission appeals a trial court order reversing its determination that Thomas Murphy must meet the requalification requirements of § 108.04(7)(a), STATS., before receiving unemployment benefits because he had voluntarily terminated his employment without good cause, even though he subsequently was enrolled full-time in an approved training program. LIRC contends that the trial court erred by (1) giving no weight to LIRC's interpretation of § 108.04(16)(b), STATS., and (2) invoking equitable doctrines in making its decision. LIRC argues that its interpretation…