Gatherer v. Doyles Wholesale

The sole issue in this case is whether Gatherer is eligible for unemployment benefits under I.C. § 72-1366(e). That section states that, in order to be eligible for unemployment benefits, a claimant must not have been “discharged for misconduct in connection with his employment.” Id. This court will not overturn the findings of the Industrial Commission if those findings are supported by substantial and competent evidence. Gaehring v. Department of Employment, 100 Idaho 118, 119, 594 P.2d 628, 629 (1979). However, after accepting the facts as found by the Commission, it is the province of the…