Howard v. Department of Employment & Training

Plaintiff appeals the Vermont Employment Security Board’s ruling denying her unemployment benefits. The *615Board ruled that the term “last employing unit” as used in 21 V.S.A. § 1344(a)(2)(A) means one for which the claimant performed some services in return for some wages. We reverse and remand for a determination of benefits.

The facts are not in dispute. While plaintiff was working for Bets Truck Leasing Corporation as a housekeeper and babysitter, she sought other employment to broaden her skills and raise her income. She was successful in her venture when she was hired by Triangle PWC, Inc.…