Brooks v. Employment Division

Claimant appeals from a decision of the Employment Appeals Board holding that she failed to establish good cause, within the meaning of ORS 657.875, for an untimely request for a referee’s hearing on her unemployment compensation claim.

The administrator’s decision denying claimant benefits was mailed June 2, 1975. That form stated: "Any appeal from this decision must be filed on or before 6/12/75 to be timely.” Petitioner requested a hearing on June 16, four days beyond the 10-day statutory limit, ORS 657.275(2). A hearing was then held on whether there was good cause for the late appeal. The…