Debnam v. Director, Department of Workforce Services

|,Appellant Eddie Debnam appeals from the Arkansas Board of Review’s November 26, 2014 order, finding him ineligible for unemployment benefits because he was not available for suitable work. On appeal, appellant’s sole contention is that the Board lacked substantial evidence to deny him unemployment benefits on the basis that he was unavailable for work due to a lack of transportation. We reverse and remand.

Appellant filed an application for unemployment benefits, in which the “Yes” check boxes were marked that he was able to begin work immediately and that he was able to work full time.…