Petty v. University of Delaware

HORSEY, Justice:

This appeal concerns whether an administrative board correctly determined that claimant-appellant was ineligible for unemployment compensation benefits because she was not “able to work” and “available for work” within the meaning of the Delaware Unemployment Compensation Law, 19 Del.C., Chapter 33.

Mercedes Petty, in her second month of pregnancy and while in the employ of the University of Delaware, experienced bleeding problems associated with her pregnancy. This resulted in her physician’s advising her not to “lift, climb or stand for prolonged periods.” Her doctor…