Franz v. Deparment of Employment Security

The Department of Employment Security of the State of Washington appeals a superior court judgment reversing a decision of the Commissioner of the Department of Employment Security denying Delores Franz unemployment benefits on the basis of misconduct connected with work. We hold that the Commissioner properly concluded that Franz's actions constituted misconduct under RCW 50.20.060. We therefore reverse the decision of the Superior Court and reinstate the decision of the Commissioner.

Delores Franz was employed as a utility billing clerk for the City of Winslow. She was responsible for…