George v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

PELLEGRINI, Judge.

Larry W. George (Claimant) appeals from an order of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) that reversed the decision of the Unemployment Compensation Referee (Referee) and denied him benefits pursuant to Section 402(b) of the Unemployment Compensation Law (Law). 1

Claimant was employed by Defense Logistic Agency (Employer) as a material identifier examiner at the New Cumberland Army Depot when Employer scheduled a reduction-in-force to be effective September 3, 2000. As part of its reduction-in-force efforts, Employer offered voluntary separation or early…