Ordnance Research, Inc. v. Sterling

JOANOS, Judge.

This is an appeal from a final order of the Unemployment Appeals Commission (“Commission”) affirming the decision of the appeals referee that the claimant, Sterling, is entitled to unemployment benefits. The employer, Ordnance Research, Inc., contends the Commission erred in affirming the finding that “the claimant was discharged from his job, but not for misconduct connected with his work.” We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

The claimant, Sterling, was the manager of the Driftwood Motel from January, 1980, until his arrest for grand theft and his discharge in March,…