Memorial Hosp. of Dodge County v. Porter

Miller-Lerman, Chief Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Cheryl L. Porter appeals the judgment of the district court which reversed the decision of the Nebraska Appeal Tribunal. The district court concluded that Porter was not entitled to receive unemployment benefits, because she was receiving workers’ compensation for temporary total disability. For the reasons stated below, we reverse.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Porter was employed full time by Memorial Hospital of Dodge County (Hospital), and her duties included shampooing and buffing the hospital floors. She earned approximately $230 per week. While performing her…