Buckham v. Idaho Elk's Rehabilitation Hospital

BURDICK, Justice.

Richard F. Buckham, formerly an employee of Idaho Elk’s Rehabilitation Hospital, (the Hospital) appeals the denial of his unemployment compensation claim by the Idaho Department of Labor and the Idaho Industrial Commission. The Industrial Commission’s finding that Buckham left his employment without good cause was based on substantial and competent evidence, and therefore we affirm.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Buckham was employed by the Hospital from November of 2000 until August of 2003. At the time of separation his position was that of dietary manager. In June and…