wantonly negligent definition
The term âmisconduct connected with workâ has a specific meaning under Oregon unemployment law. ORS 657.176(2)(a) and (b) disqualifies employees who were fired or suspended due to âmisconduct connected with workâ from receipt of unemployment benefits. A willful or wantonly negligent violation of the standards of behavior which an employer has the right to expect of an employee is misconduct. An act or series of actions that amount to a willful or wantonly negligent disregard of an employerâs interest is misconduct.