Hiner v. Director, Arkansas Employment Security Department

Wendell L. Griffen, Judge.

Buddy Hiner seeks reversal of a Board of Review decision that he is not entitled to unemployment benefits. We hold that the decision of the Board of Review that appellant voluntarily left his work without good cause connected with the work is not supported by substantial evidence. Therefore, we reverse the decision, and remand the case to the Board so that an order awarding benefits can be entered.

Appellant was employed by Hiner Oils, Inc., for twenty-eight years. For most of that time he held the position of vice-president with the firm. After the murder of his…