In re Sellers

Claimant initially began work as a porter for the employer on August 27, 1957, at a wage of $52 for a 48-hour week. On January 6,1959, when his wage was $55 for a 48-hour week, claimant voluntarily quit because he was dissatisfied with the amount of his pay.

Assuming, arguendo, that claimant’s wages were substantially less than those prevailing for similar work in the locality, the question presented is whether an employee may take a job initially at such substandard wages and then by a voluntary quit qualify for unemployment benefits. The question has never been decided by the courts, hence…