Coffey v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge DiSalle,

This is a petition for review of an order of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) affirming the referee’s denial of benefits to Ann J. Coffey (Claimant). We reverse.

The facts of this highly unusual case are as follows. Claimant became separated from her full-time job with Zurich Lumber Company on December 31, 1976, and was determined eligible for unemployment compensation benefits totalling $64.00 per week. Her partial benefit credit allowed her to earn up to $24.00 per week with no reduction in benefits. In March of 1977, she obtained a part-time job…