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Bruce Willette v. Dept. of Labor (Washington County Youth Services, Inc., Employer)

VTAugust 12, 2015No. 2014-474
Plaintiff WinWashington County Youth Services, Inc.
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Case Details

Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unpublished
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

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Claim Types

Wrongful Termination

Outcome

The Vermont Supreme Court reversed the Employment Security Board's decision denying unemployment benefits, finding that the employer failed to establish that the claimant's conduct constituted 'gross misconduct' as defined by statute. The case was remanded for potential reconsideration under the lesser standard of simple 'misconduct.'

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