Ruiz v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

OPINION BY

Judge SIMPSON.

In this case of first impression, we consider whether a resident alien’s expired work authorization renders him ineligible for unemployment compensation benefits under Section 401(d)(1) of the Unemployment Compensation Law (Law) (regarding being able and available for work). 1 Li-bardo Estrada Ruiz (Claimant), a resident alien, petitions for review of an order of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) that denied benefits. Agreeing with the Board, we hold an alien without current, valid work authorization, is not legally available for work, and,…