In Re Thomas

HIGGINS, Justice.

Judge Hedrick’s opinion, and the partial dissents by Judge Graham and by Chief Judge Mallard, are before us. Judge Graham dissented from the Hedrick opinion “which directs the Commission to enter an order awarding benefits.” With respect to the claimant’s rights, Judge Graham concluded: “When she quit her job to retire, claimant removed herself from the labor market. Whether she thereafter re-entered the labor market and became ‘available for work’ is a question which still must be determined by the Commission.” This is apparently so because of the quantum of proof required.

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