Redman Homes, Inc. v. Employment Division

1. Employer seeks review of EAB’s award of unemployment benefits to claimant, who left work rather than submit to a drug test required by company policy. The issue is whether claimant voluntarily quit with good cause and is therefore entitled to benefits. ORS 657.176(2)(c); OAR 471-30-038(4). We affirm.

Largely in response to safety concerns, employer instituted a drug testing policy requiring employes to submit to drug tests after having on-the-job injuries. Claimant consented in writing to that policy on November 5, 1987. On November 10, 1987, claimant injured his back on the job, and…