Matthews v. Bucyrus-Erie Co.

DONALDSON, Chief Justice.

This appeal is brought by the Department of Employment and Bucyrus-Erie Company from an order of the Industrial Commission reversing a decision of the Department of Employment and finding claimant-respondent Kenneth D. Matthews eligible for unemployment benefits.

Claimant Matthews was employed by appellant Bucyrus-Erie Company (hereinafter, B-E) from December 1975 until August 23, 1977, when his employment was terminated by the company for allegedly obtaining a leave of absence under false pretenses. During the period of his employment at B-E, Matthews was absent from…