McPherson v. Employment Division

Claimant appeals from an adverse determination of the Employment Appeals Board. The Board affirmed the decision of both the referee and the Employment Division that claimant was disqualified from receiving *[1282]unemployment benefits on the ground that she voluntarily left work without "good cause.” ORS 657.176(2). The majority has affirmed the Board on the basis of this court’s holding in McCain v. Employment Division, 17 Or App 442, 522 P2d 1208 (1974).

Claimant does not challenge the findings of fact made by the referee, so the issue of "good cause” becomes one of law. Therefore, our…