Thomas v. Employment Division

Petitioner seeks review of an order of the Employment Appeals Board (EAB) which reversed the decision of the referee and denied unemployment benefits on the ground that he was discharged for misconduct connected with the work. ORS 657.176(2)(a). We reverse and remand.

Petitioner was employed as a longhaul truck driver from June 10 until December 24, 1986. Company policy dictated that drivers be reimbursed for work-related expenses if they submitted receipts for the expenses to the company. On December 18, 1986, petitioner purchased rope to use on the trailer of his truck. He paid $13.73. The…