Moody v. Northland Royalty Co.

Appellant James Dean Moody (Moody) appeals the order of the Ninth Judicial District Court, Glacier County, affirming the decision of the Board of Labor Appeals that Moody be denied unemployment benefits because his discharge from employment was a result of his own misconduct.

We reverse.

The sole issue for our review is whether Moody was discharged for misconduct.

FACTS

In November 1994, Moody was employed by Northland Royalty Company (Northland) as a gas plant field operator. Moody received a monthly salary of $2500.

On November 19, 1994, Moody informed his supervisor at North-land, Bill Sheehan,…