Wentland v. Employment Security Division, Department of Labor

OPINION

This case involves application of a provision of the state’s Unemployment Compensation Act.

Howard Z. Wentland retired in 1981. He was granted a civil service pension made up of equal contributions by Mr. Wentland and his employer. When Wentland applied for state unemployment benefits, the Department of Labor concluded that out of each $1,490.00 monthly pension payment, the 50% contributed by the employer constituted disqualifying income for unemployment benefits. Since this amount exceeded the amount of benefits Wentland would otherwise be entitled, he was denied unemployment…