Putman v. Employment Division

Petitioner appeals from a determination of the Employment Appeals Board (Board) denying him unemployment compensation on the grounds that he "voluntarily left work without good cause,” ORS 657.176(2)(c). The Board adopted the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the referee, which we set forth here:

"(1) Claimant worked for employer for approximately six weeks and until he voluntarily quit on October 26, 1977. (2) Claimant had been notified by his foreman that he would be laid off in the near future and that he should seek other employment. (3) Claimant had arranged for work on a drag…