Hein v. Gresen Division

OPINION

HARVEY A. HOLTAN, Judge. *

The Commissioner’s representative disqualified relator Bruce Hein from receiving reemployment insurance benefits, ruling that Hein was discharged for misconduct and did not make reasonable efforts to retain his job. We reverse.

FACTS

For 22 years, Hein worked for Gresen Division, Dana Corporation, a manufacturer of hydraulic valves. At the time of his discharge, Hein worked as a lead person in the receiving department, and his duties included driving a forklift in a warehouse where other employees worked.

On January 6, 1994, Hein’s employer required him to take a…