Johnson v. Mississippi Department of Employment Security

BARNES, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Zelma Johnson, appearing pro se, appeals the decision of the Circuit Court of Washington County, which affirmed the decision of the Board of Review (Board) of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) denying her unemployment benefits. Finding there was not substantial evidence to support the Board’s decision, we reverse and remand to the MDES for a computation of unemployment benefits.

STATEMENT OF FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. Johnson had been employed with Washington County Opportunities Inc. (Employer), which operates a “Head Start” program…