Pechman v. Employment Security Department

Houghton, A.C.J.

Nancy Pechman appeals from a denial of unemployment benefits, arguing violation of her right to equal protection under the state and federal constitutions. We reverse.

Facts

Nancy Pechman was employed by La Center School District (La Center) as a full-time teacher for 8 years. Her employment ended June 10, 1990, when she was terminated for reasons not apparent in the record. Pechman was subsequently employed as a substitute teacher on an "on-call” basis by the Evergreen School District (Evergreen), beginning in October 1990.

Based upon her full-time employment at La Center,…