Roberson v. Tanner

McMurray Presiding Judge,

dissenting.

I respectfully dissent from the decision reached by the majority. In determining whether a claimant is disqualified under OCGA § 34-8-158, consideration must be given to the legislative directive that unemployment funds are to be used for persons who become unemployed through no fault of their own. Ford Motor Co. v. Abercrombie, 207 Ga. 464 (62 SE2d 209). Unless there is “fault” chargeable to the employee, there can be no disqualification from benefits. Smith v. Caldwell, 142 Ga. App. 130, 131 (3) (235 SE2d 547); Colbert v. Caldwell, 144 Ga. App. 220 (240…