Opitz v. Virginia Employment Commission

By Judge Arthur B. Vieregg

This matter came before the Court on January 19, 2007, on Gail R. Opitz’s Petition for Judicial Review of the Virginia Employment Commission’s determination that she is not eligible for unemployment benefits. I took the matter under advisement. After reviewing the record, the parties’ briefs, and the oral arguments presented, my decision follows.

Background Information.

Ms. Opitz was employed by Spherion Atlantic Workforce (“Spherion”), a temporary work placement agency, from September 3,2005, to November 23, 2005. While employed by Spherion, Ms. Opitz worked for a Red…