Patton v. Unemployment Appeals Commission

FRANK, Judge.

Joan Patton appeals from a determination of the Unemployment Appeals Commission denying unemployment benefits due to work related misconduct. Our review of this matter discloses an error in the appeals referee’s conclusions of law, subsequently adopted by the Commission. The error compels us to reverse and remand for the award of benefits.

In May of 1994, Patton pleaded guilty to welfare fraud. She was ordered to pay restitution, but adjudication was withheld. Approximately four months later, Patton made an application for a position with Chase Home Mortgage Corporation on which…