State v. Hix

With deference I am constrained to dissent from the majority decision in this case. The majority opinion, it seems to me, overlooks the fundamental concept upon which the Unemployment Compensation Act is based. The legislation embraced in this statute is remedial, and “should be liberally construed to the end that the benefits intended under the provisions of the act are received by employees.” Grant Contracting Co. v. Murphy, 387 Ill. 137, 56 N.E. 2d 313, 316. See also: Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co. v. State Unemployment Compensation Commission, 168 Ore. 614, 126 P. 2d 37; Saunders v.…