Gaines v. Employment Department

Claimant seeks judicial review of an Employment Appeals Board decision denying her unemployment benefits on the ground that she voluntarily left work without good cause. Claimant challenges that determination, arguing, in part, that the board’s decision is not supported by substantial evidence and substantial reason.1 For the following reasons, we agree that the order lacks substantial reason. Accordingly, we reverse and remand to the board for reconsideration.

Because it is helpful in understanding the issues in this case, we begin by setting forth the pertinent legal framework. ORS…