In re the Claim of Washington

Appeal from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed September 27, 2007, which ruled that claimant was disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance benefits because he voluntarily separated from his employment without good cause.

In September 2006, claimant, a central supply technician for the employer, requested a leave of absence in order to attend medical school beginning in January 2007. The employer conditionally granted the request, provided that claimant submit his class schedule and documentation of his enrollment at the school. Claimant thereafter submitted…