Stream v. Continental MacHines, Inc.

Frank T. Gallagher, Justice.

Certiorari to review a decision of the commissioner of the Department of Employment Security.

The five claimants here applied for unemployment compensation following their compulsory retirement at age 65 under a plan adopted by relator (the employer) in 1954. Claims deputies determined the claimants were entitled to benefits and that any benefits paid would be charged, to employer’s experience-rating account. These decisions were affirmed by an appeal tribunal of the department and by the commissioner.

The claimants were hired by the employer for continuous…