Teamey v. Employment Division

Employer seeks review of an Employment Appeals Board (EAB) decision that allowed unemployment benefits to claimant. EAB concluded that claimant voluntarily quit her job, but that she did so with “good cause.” ORS 657.176(2) (c);1 OAR 471-30-038(4). We affirm.

After her request for unemployment benefits was denied in an administrative decision,2 claimant requested a hearing. Only she and employer testified. The referee set aside the administrative decision. He made these findings of fact:

“(1) Claimant worked for employer from December 6, 1988 until she quit effective February 10, 1989. (2) She…