Meinzer v. Buhl 66 C & B Warehouse Distributing, Inc.

OPINION

SCHUMACHER, Judge.

In challenging the denial of reemployment insurance benefits, relator Lori L. Meinzer contends she did not commit misconduct and was denied a fair hearing when the reemployment insurance judge engaged in ex parte communication with the employer’s representative. We reverse and remand.

PACTS

Buhl 66 discharged Meinzer for allegedly failing to' follow store policy and stealing merchandise. Meinzer filed a claim for reemployment insurance benefits, which initially was granted on the basis that she had been discharged for reasons other than misconduct. Buhl 66 appealed. At…