In re the Claim of Swiech

Appeal from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed May 6, 2004, which ruled that claimant was disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance benefits because he voluntarily left his employment without good cause.

Claimant worked for a New York utility company for over 19 years. His job required him to work outside on lines and poles throughout the year, including during the winter. After selling his home in September 2003, claimant left his job and relocated to Florida. He applied for unemployment insurance benefits, claiming that he left his job for health reasons.…