Knutson v. DJM Transport, Inc.

OPINION

NORTON, Judge.

Relator Walter Knutson quit his job with respondent DJM Transport and applied for unemployment compensation benefits. A Commissioner’s representative denied Knutson benefits, relying on a prior district court decision and concluding that Knutson did not have good cause to quit his job. We reverse.

FACTS

Walter Knutson began working as an over-the-road truck driver for DJM in September 1985. Knutson was hired as an employee, not as an independent contractor.

When Knutson was hired, he signed an employment agreement that stated he would be “responsible for all shortages.” The…