Stroebel v. Employment Division

Claimant appeals from an order of the Employment Appeals Board, which reversed the decision of the referee and denied unemployment compensation. EAB’s decision was based on an inference that claimant was not able to work because he was receiving temporary total disability benefits. We reverse and remand for reconsideration.

Claimant was employed as a utility worker at a Georgia-Pacific Corporation lumber mill for a considerable period of time. On January 28, 1982, he sustained an occupational injury to his right knee. On February 2, 1983, he was released for light duty and returned to work. He…