Thomas v. Commonwealth

Dissenting Opinion by

Senior Judge Kalish:

I respectfully dissent.

One of the grounds for ineligibility for unemployment compensation set forth in section 402 of the Law is the “failure, without good cause either to apply for suitable work ... or to accept suitable work when offered. . . .” Suitable work means all work that the claimant is capable of performing. Good cause is synonymous with “good faith,” and includes behavior which is consistent with a genuine desire to be employed. Downes v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 72 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. 575, 456 A.2d 1107 (1983).

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