Legal Opinion
Brandley v. Department of Employment Security
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided May 15, 1979No. 2851-3PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMunson, J.
Linda Brandley appeals an Employment Security Department commissioner's decision denying her unemployment benefits because she was not immediately available for work. RCW 50.20.010(3). 1 This appeal presents two issues: (1) The proper standard of appellate review; and (2) the construction to be given the phrase "ready, able and willing immediately to accept any suitable work" in the undisputed factual context of this case. We reverse, noting that this opinion does not authorize benefits carte blanche for a recipient's vacation.
Ms. Brandley was temporarily employed by the United States…
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