Goodwin v. Employment Division

Petitioner seeks reversal of a decision of the Employment Appeals Board (Board) denying her unemployment benefits. The issue is whether there is substantial evidence to support the Board’s determination that petitioner committed misconduct in connection with her work, ORS 657.176(2)(a), 1 so as to disqualify petitioner from unemployment benefits. ORS 183.482(8)(d).

Initially, petitioner’s claim for benefits was denied and she requested a hearing. The hearings referee set aside the administrator’s decision and allowed benefits. An agent of the employer then sought review by the Board. The Board…