This is an appeal from an order of the Industrial Commission denying unemployment insurance benefits to claimant Ted Huff on the basis that he was discharged for misconduct in connection with his employment. We affirm.
I.
Slade Singleton Farms employed Huff as a track driver from November 15, 2003, until January 5, 2005. On January 5, Huff left a
Huff subsequently filed for unemployment insurance benefits with the Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor (“Department”). Huffs claim was initially granted by the Department. However, an Appeals Examiner with the Department reviewed Huffs eligibility and, after conducting a telephonic hearing, found that he was discharged for misconduct and denied his claim. Huff appealed the Appeals Examiner’s decision to the Industrial Commission. The Commission adopted the Appeals Examiner’s findings of fact and affirmed the decision. Huff subsequently sought reconsideration, claiming that his employer made untruthful statements during the telephonic hearing. The Commission denied reconsideration, stating that it had carefully reviewed the parties’ arguments when it rendered its decision, and the record fully supported its decision. Huff appealed the Commission’s decision to this Court.
II.
When reviewing decisions of the Industrial Commission, this Court is limited to reviewing questions of law. Idaho Const. Art. V, § 9;
Pimley v. Best Values, Inc.,
III.
A.
Huff appealed at all levels of this matter
pro se.
This Court adheres to the rule that persons acting
pro se
are held to the same standards and rules as those represented by attorneys.
Suitts v. Nix,
Huff presents eight issues on appeal. Seven of these issues fail to set forth legal arguments and are not supported by legal authority or propositions of law. Rather, these issues merely attempt to attack the credibility of Singleton or refute testimony presented by Singleton at the telephonic hearing. This Court will not reweigh the evidence or consider the credibility of witnesses.
Pimley,
B.
Idaho Code § 72-1366(5) provides that a claimant is eligible for unemployment insurance benefits so long as his discharge was not for “misconduct in connection with his employment.” Determining whether a claimant was discharged for misconduct in unemployment insurance cases is a question of fact that will not be disturbed if supported by substantial and competent evidence.
Harris,
This issue involves only the question of whether the Commission’s finding is supported by substantial and competent evidence. According to the testimony of Singleton, he told Huff that “they were done” and they “needed to go their separate way” during the telephone conversation. Singleton’s testimony was corroborated by a witness, Sonya Harris, who was in the room with Singleton and overheard his side of the telephone conversation with Huff. Harris testified further that Singleton immediately informed her after concluding the telephone conversation that he had just discharged Huff. The Appeals Examiner’s finding reflects that he found the testimony of Singleton and Harris credible. Although Huff disputes the credibility of Singleton and Harris, this Court does not reweigh the evidence or consider the credibility of witnesses on appeal.
Pimley,
Given the testimony of Singleton and Harris, substantial and competent evidence in the record exists to support the Commission’s decision that Singleton discharged Huff during the telephone conversation on January 5.
IY.
The order of the Industrial Commission denying unemployment insurance benefits is affirmed.
