In re the Claim of Austen

During her base year (July 7, 1952, through July 5, 1953) claimant was employed for a period of twenty-two weeks as a receptionist, working for an agency which supplied stenographers, typists and receptionists to others on a temporary basis. There was work of that type available to her through the same employer during the period for which she is seeking, unemployment insurance benefits. Claimant preferred, however, to seek work as an actress, for which she was trained and qualified, and declined classification as a typist or receptionist.

When claimant filed for benefits effective on July 6,…