J.W.B. v. Review Board of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge.

J.W.B. appeals from an adverse determination of his claim for unemployment benefits. The following restated issue, which we find to be dispositive, is presented for our review: whether the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) abused her discretion by denying J.W.B.’s motions for continuance of his unemployment insurance appeal hearing and proceeding to disposition without his participation.

We reverse and remand with instructions.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

J.W.B. was employed by Company as a branch manager from April 15, 2009 until April 30, 2010. Thereafter, J.W.B. sought…