Director of the State Department of Industrial Relations v. Bishop

HOLMES, Judge.

This is an unemployment compensation case.

The sole issue on appeal is whether the claimant met her burden of proof regarding “availability for work.” § 25-4-77, Code of Ala.1975.

The Department of Industrial Relations contends the claimant did not meet the burden of proof; we disagree and affirm.

The only testimony regarding the claimant’s “availability for work” is her own and is as follows:

Q Have you sought other like employment in the area from the unemployment office?

A Yes, I have.

Q Are you ready to take a job?

A Yes, I am, have been since [Mrs. Ledbetter, the supervisor] gave…