Romanosky v. Employment Division

Petitioner-claimant was discharged on September 13, 1974, by Sears, Roebuck and Co. for misconduct in connection with his work. An administrator’s decision of October 7, 1974, disqualified claimant from unemployment benefits under ORS 657.176. He requested a hearing and the hearings referee concluded that “* * * claimant’s acts can[not] be considered misconduct as that term is understood under employment insurance law,” setting aside the administrator’s decision. On review at the instance of the employer the Employment Appeals Board disagreed with the referee and found that claimant was…