Paison v. Ford Motor Co.

Appellant Richard J. Paison appeals as of right from the lower court’s order affirming appellee MESC’s determination that appellant was not entitled to receive Trade Readjustment Allowance (TRA) benefits. On January 5, 1979, appellant went on a leave of absence due to illness, and subsequently, on October 21, 1979, appellant was laid off by Ford Motor Company. To qualify for TRA benefits, appellant had to have at least 26 weeks of employment at wages of $30 or more per week in the 52 weeks immediately prior to being laid off. 19 USC 2291. The MESC referee found that during this qualifying…