Chauncey F. Hutter, Inc. v. Virginia Employment Commission

JAMES W. HALEY, JR., Judge.

Code § 60.2-618(1) states, in part, that “[a]n individual shall be disqualified for benefits ... if the Commission finds such individual is unemployed because he left work voluntarily.” The issue here for determination, apparently one of first impression before a Virginia court, is whether an individual who enters into an employment contract for a specific term leaves employment “voluntarily” when that term expires. We conclude such an individual does not, and, accordingly, is entitled to unemployment benefits.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The facts are undisputed.

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