Columbia Plywood Corp. v. Employment Division

Employer appeals from a determination of the Employment Appeals Board (Board) that claimant was not discharged for misconduct connected with his work within the meaning of ORS 657.176(2)(a). In doing so, the Board reversed the decision of the referee.

Claimant was employed by the employer from October, 1976, until he was fired on December 11, 1977. On that day, claimant was employed feeding sheets of veneer into a dryer as part of the process of manufacturing veneer. The proper spacing of the sheets of wood as it is fed into the dryer is important because excess space between the pieces can…