Cavitt v. Employment Division

In this case, our review is to determine whether there is substantial evidence to support EAB’s findings and whether there is a rational connection between its findings and its conclusions. Ruiz v. Employment Division, 83 Or App 609, 611, 733 P2d 5.1 (1987). The majority errs, because it substitutes its judgment for that of EAB in determining what is “good cause” under ORS 657.176(2)(c) and OAR 471-30-038(4). The rule provides:

“Good cause for voluntarily leaving work under ORS 657.176(2) (c) is such that a reasonable and prudent person of normal sensitivity, exercising ordinary common sense,…