Wheeler v. Department of Employment Security

From a decision by the Vermont Employment Security Board (Board) in favor of claimant, the employer appeals. We affirm.

The claims examiner disqualified claimant for unemployment compensation benefits, having found that he was discharged by his last employing unit for work-related misconduct. 21 V.S.A. § 1344. This ruling was upheld by the appeals referee. Claimant appealed to the Board, which, after hearings, made findings of fact and conclusions resulting in a reversal.

The Board found, without objection, that claimant had been employed for three and one-half years by the Northfield Wood…