Hill v. Employment Division

Petitioner seeks judicial review of an order of the Employment Appeals Board which reversed a referee and found that he was disqualified from benefits because he had been discharged for misconduct connected with his work. Petitioner also objects to EAB’s finding that he willfully made a false statement to obtain benefits and that he must repay benefits previously received. We reverse.

Petitioner was a driver on a pickup and delivery route for a theatre supply company. During the course of his five months of employment, his supervisor received three complaints from theatre managers alleging a…