Brooks v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services

Petitioner disputes a decision of the Department of Employment Services denying her unemployment benefits because she left her last work voluntarily, without good cause connected with the work. Petitioner worked as a security officer. When she became pregnant, the equipment she was required to wear (a belt with a revolver, night stick, keys and radio) pressed on her stomach and made her sick. She resigned, claiming she could not physically or mentally meet the requirements of her job.

The evidence of record supports a finding that petitioner resigned her position of employment for personal…