Henderson v. Director, Department of Workforce Services

11Appellant Deon Henderson appeals the decision of the Arkansas Board of Review (Board)'that he failed to show good cause for failing to appear at his initial hearing before the Appeal Tribunal (Tribunal). Because the Board’s decision is not supported by substantial evidence, we reverse.

Henderson was employed as a welder by Welspun Pipes. Welspun terminated Henderson after he had received several written warnings for failing to wear safety glasses. Henderson applied for unemployment benefits, but the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services denied his request, finding that he had been…