Miller v. Rehnquist Design & Build, Inc.

ROBERT G. DOWD, JR., Judge.

Matthew W. Miller (“Claimant”) appeals from the decision of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (“the Commission”) affirming the decision of the Appeals Tribunal dismissing Claimant’s appeal for failure to appear at the hearing. Claimant asserts the Commission erred in dismissing Claimant’s appeal because Claimant provided evidence of good cause for failing to appear. We reverse and remand.

Claimant worked for Rehnquist Design and Build, Inc. (“Employer”) for approximately eight years. Following a work disagreement, Claimant filed for unemployment benefits…