Herron v. Employment Division

Claimant appeals from a decision of the Employment Appeals Board (Board) denying him a hearing on the merits of his unemployment claim. He contends that the Board’s decision that "good cause” did not exist for his late filing of a hearing request form is not supported by reliable, probative and substantial evidence.

Claimant left the employment of respondent Cascade Steel Rolling Mills in January 1975 and filed for unemployment benefits. His claim was denied on the ground that he had left his employment voluntarily and without good reason. The letter notifying claimant of the administrator’s…