McDonald v. Employment Division

Claimant seeks review of an Employment Appeals Board decision that found him ineligible for unemployment benefits under ORS 657.176(2)(a). Because we find that EAB’s decision is not supported by its findings, we reverse and remand for reconsideration.

Claimant, a longtime employe of Jeld-Wen Door, was involved in a fight with another employe during working hours. Both he and the other employe were terminated. In the original administrative decision, the assistant director of the Employment Division ruled that claimant’s discharge did not involve misconduct, and benefits were allowed. Jeld-Wen…