Stevenson v. Division of Employment Security

THOMAS H. NEWTON, Presiding Judge.

Mr. Scott Stevenson appeals the decision of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (Commission) affirming the dismissal of his appeal to the Appeals Tribunal. The Commission determined that Mr. Stevenson’s reason for failing to appear at the telephone hearing to ascertain eligibility for unemployment benefits did not constitute good cause. We reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background

Mr. Stevenson’s last day of employment was on January 27, 2010, and he filed for unemployment benefits. A deputy for the Division of Employment Security…