Weaver v. Director, Employment Security Department

karen R. Baker,

Judge. Appellant, Terri Weaver, appeals a decision by the Board of Review denying her unemployment benefits. For reversal, appellant argues that the finding of the Board of Review was unsupported by substantial evidence and that denial of unemployment benefits to a claimant whose employment is terminated by reason of the completion or expiration of an employment contract is arbitrary and contrary to law. We agree and reverse and remand for an award of benefits.

Ms. Weaver was employed by the Monticello School District under a contract for a period of nine months beginning August…