Bursell v. Employment Division

Claimant appeals a decision of the Employment Appeals Board that affirmed a referee’s order denying his request to reopen his case for another hearing. The issue is whether claimant established good cause for failing to appear at a scheduled hearing. We reverse.

Claimant was employed by The Canteen Company from July 25, 1980, until October 24, 1983. On October 24, 1983, he left his job after a disagreement with a supervisor; on the same date he filed a claim for unemployment benefits. On November 10, the Division issued an administrative decision denying benefits on the ground that claimant…