Santa Fe Energy Co. v. Baca

KELLY, Judge.

Santa Fe Energy Company, employer, seeks review of a final order of the Industrial Commission awarding claimant full benefits pursuant to § 8-73-108(4), C.R.S. 1973 (1982 Cum.Supp.). The referee made a full award of benefits pursuant to § 8-73-108(4), finding that the employer’s evidence was hearsay and that the employer was “basically responsible” for claimant’s separation. The Commission affirmed the award and made the additional finding that “claimant’s firsthand testimony was sufficient to establish a prima facie case of qualification for benefits.” The Commission concluded…