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The court vacated the Unemployment Insurance Commission's denial of benefits, finding that Every had good cause to leave his employment when he lost his only means of transportation back to Maine, and remanded for further proceedings consistent with this decision.
Every v. Unemployment Insurance Commission
What Happened
Every worked for Downeast Machine & Engineering, Inc. When he lost his only way to get back to Maine—his means of transportation—he had to leave his job. He then applied for unemployment benefits, but the state's Unemployment Insurance Commission denied his claim.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with Every. The judge determined that losing his only transportation to return to Maine was a good reason to quit his job. The court canceled the Commission's denial and sent the case back for reconsideration with instructions to approve his benefits claim.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling protects workers who must leave jobs due to circumstances beyond their control. It establishes that losing necessary transportation isn't simply abandoning a job—it's a valid reason for quitting. Workers facing similar situations now have legal support for claiming unemployment benefits. This decision recognizes that sometimes workers must leave employment for practical survival reasons, not misconduct or laziness.
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