In re the Claim of Scism

Appeal from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed November 3, 2004, which ruled that claimant was disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance benefits because she voluntarily left her employment without good cause.

Claimant worked for the employer for 30 years. On May 14, 2004, she left her job at the age of 49 and elected to take a bridge package until she was able to collect regular retirement benefits at the age of 50. Claimant had experienced medical problems prior to taking the bridge package and believed this to be her best alternative. However, after she…