Dugene Westbrook v. Division of Employment Security

Appellant Eugene Westbrook (“West-brook”) appeals from a denial of his claim for unemployment benefits. A Deputy with the Division of Employment Security (“Division”), following a hearing, determined that Westbrook was disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits because he was discharged for misconduct connected with his work. Westbrook appealed to the Appeals Tribunal, but his appeal was filed nine days past the statutory deadline. The Appeals Tribunal, following a hearing, decided that the Deputy’s determination became final due to the untimeliness of the appeal to the Appeals…