Lynch v. PPG Industries

PARKER, Judge.

Petitioner Larry Lynch appeals from a judgment affirming the decision of the Employment Security Commission (“ESC”) that he is not entitled to receive unemployment insurance benefits. Petitioner was discharged from employment with PPG Industries following his conviction for possession of cocaine with intent to sell or deliver, in violation of N.C.G.S. § 90-95(a)(l). The ESC accepted the appeal referee’s findings of fact that petitioner “never con sumed illegal drugs while at work” and “never reported to work while impaired by illegal drugs.” The ESC concluded as a matter of law,…