Washington Regional Medical Center v. Director

Olly Neal, Judge.

Washington Regional Medical Center (WRMC) appeals the decision of the Board of Review that Debbie Hamilton was not disqualified from receiving unemployment compensation benefits. WRMC argues that appellee’s failure to obtain certification as a respiratory therapist from the Arkansas State Medical Board amounted to misconduct. We disagree and affirm.

The relevant facts are these. The appellee was employed in several different capacities by WRMC from March 31, 1986, until January 1, 1997. She worked as a respiratory therapist from 1994 until her termination on January 1, 1997.…