Eastex Packaging Co. v. Department of Industry, Labor & Human Relations

The Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations and the claimant, George R. Waters, appeal from a judgment which reversed a decision of the Department. The Department had determined that Waters had not been discharged from his employment with the respondent, Eastex Packaging Company, for misconduct within the meaning of sec. 108.04(5), Stats., and was thus eligible for unemployment compensation benefits.

After an initial investigation, a deputy of the Department issued a determination holding that the employee was discharged for misconduct connected with his employment and consequently…