Diaz v. Unemployment Appeals Commission

Appellant appeals from a final order of the Unemployment Appeals Commission (“Commission”) denying his request for unemployment compensation benefits. We reverse and remand.

Appellant filed a claim for unemployment compensation benefits after separating from his employment as a prep cook. The claims adjuster denied his claim, finding that “the reason for quitting was not attributable to the employer.” Appellant filed an appeal arguing that his hours were cut so severely that he spent more money getting to work than he actually earned. After hearing, the appeals referee set forth the following…