Magee v. Director, Employment Security Department

For three reasons, I disagree with the majority’s conclusion that substantial evidence supported the Board’s finding that appellant was “disqualified for benefits” because he “voluntarily and without good cause connected with the work left his . . . last work.” See Ark. Code Ann. § ll-10-513(a)(l) (Repl. 2002). Thus, I respectfully dissent.

In an effort to clarify the facts, I note that the president of the company approved a raise for appellant, and he had been receiving the raise for four months before the company treasurer reduced his salary. However, whether appellant gave himself a raise…