Baron v. Lens Crafters, Inc.

OPINION

LANSING, Judge.

This is an appeal from a final denial of unemployment compensation following two affirmations of qualification. Although the record may be sufficient to support the final determination of misconduct, we hold that applying a subsequent legislative amendment to reverse a double affirmation is a retroactive application that requires reversal.

FACTS

Lens Crafters employed Joseph Baron from October 1991 until December 1992 as a professional relations manager. Baron was discharged for failing to train all store managers in a process of “doctor detailing” and for falsely stating…