Hubbard v. State, Unemployment Appeals Commission

We affirm the final order of the Unemployment Appeals Commission which upheld the referee’s findings that the claimant was discharged for misconduct connected with his employment. Although some of the facts were in dispute, the hearing officer is required to weigh and evaluate conflicting evidence and make findings that are entitled to deference from a reviewing court. “If the record shows that there was substantial competent evidence to support the factual findings of the appeals referee,” then this court may not make contrary findings of fact that support a different result. See Bagwell…