Edgecombe County Department of Social Services v. Hickman

STROUD, Judge.

The superior court concluded that claimant Mr. Clifton B. Hickman was “disqualified to receive unemployment insurance benefits” and reversed a decision of the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina (“ESC”). The ESC appealed. For the following reasons, we vacate and remand the order of the superior court for application of the correct standard of review.

I.Background

On or about 16 June 2009, an Appeals Referee with the ESC heard the claim of Mr. Hickman. The Appeals Referee found:

1. Claimant last worked for Edgecombe County on December 31, 2008 as Assistant Director for…