Swanson v. State

BISTLINE, Justice.

Claimant Linda Swanson appeals the decision of the Industrial Commission denying her unemployment compensation on the ground she voluntarily left her employment without good cause. Swanson argues that although she offered her resignation in an emotionally charged and physically drained state, she rescinded the resignation only two hours later. We reverse.

Swanson was employed for eight years by the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW); she worked with the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement primarily as a secretary and receptionist. On June 19, 1985, Swanson was grieving…