Employment Department v. Vitko

Union Gospel Ministries of Portland (employer) and the Employment Department (department) seek review of an Employment Appeals Board (EAB) order, which granted claimant’s claim for unemployment benefits. Because EAB’s order fails to address the various issues raised by the parties, we reverse and remand for reconsideration.

Employer is a nonprofit, tax-exempt Oregon corporation founded in 1927. Claimant worked for employer from July 10, 1984, until she was discharged effective December 31, 1993. After her discharge, claimant filed for unemployment benefits. Department denied her claim, because…