Appeal of Easton v. Hanson School District 30-1

GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] Jenny Easton was employed as a music teacher by the Hanson School District (the District). In March 2011, Easton received notice that the District was replacing her full-time position with a part-time position. The part-time position would consist of 75 percent of the time of Easton’s full-time position, and would include a 25 percent reduction in pay. The District offered Easton the part-time posi tion, which she rejected. In September 2011, Easton filed a claim for unemployment benefits. An administrative law judge (ALJ) affirmed the initial determination of…