King v. Director, Employment Security Department

John B. Robbins, Judge.

This is an appeal from a decision of the Arkansas Board of Review finding that appellant was disqualified to receive unemployment compensation because he was discharged from his last work for misconduct in connection with the work on account of dishonesty. We hold that there is no substantial evidence that supports the Board’s decision and reverse.

Appellant Michael L. King was hired on September 25, 2000, as a carpenter’s helper for appellee Pulaski County Special School District. Prior to being hired, Mr. King was asked on a questionnaire whether he had been convicted…