Echols v. Employment Security Commission

The issue here is whether or not a taxi driver who is unemployed because he has lost his license to drive is entitled to unemployment compensation. The employment security appeal board unanimously held as follows:

“This matter came on for review by the appeal board on February 14,1964. The employer appealed from a referee’s decision which held that the claimant was not disqualified for benefits and was further eligible for benefits under section 28(c) of the act if otherwise eligible.

“The facts in this matter are not in dispute. The claimant was hired as a cab driver on November 2, ■1960, and…