Linscott v. Director of Labor

Melvin Mayfield, Chief Judge.

This is an unemployment compensation case.

Appellant, who had been employed to construct sets for the Eureka Springs Passion Play for eight seasons, was discharged on April 5, 1982, because he failed to give notice of his commitment for the 1982 season and missed a cast registration meeting a few days prior to termination.

Appellant filed for compensation benefits, and the agency determined he was disqualified under Section 5 (b) (1) for misconduct in connection with the work. Ark. Stat. Ann. § 81-1106 (b) (1) (Repl. 1976). He appealed and the Appeal Tribunal…