Kirkwood v. Department of Employment Security, Board of Review, Industrial Commission

Plaintiff Guy L. Kirkwood appeals the denial of unemployment benefits from the state Department of Employment Security. Because of plaintiff’s failure to timely follow the statutorily prescribed procedure for review within the Department, we affirm the Board of Review’s denial of benefits.

Plaintiff was discharged by Helper City on July 2, 1982, and later was determined ineligible for unemployment benefits under U.C.A., 1953, § 35-4-5(b)(l). At his request, a hearing was scheduled before an appeal referee to reconsider his eligibility for benefits. Plaintiff was notified of the hearing date…