Fenk v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge MacPhail,

Donna Fenk (Claimant) appeals to this Court from a decision of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) affirming a Referee’s decision denying her unemployment compensation benefits. The sole issue raised by Claimant is whether the Board’s decision was based on substantial evidence. For the reasons which follow, we affirm.1

Claimant had been employed by Charles Lawrence Casuals (Employer) as the head of the Sportswear Department for 10 months at a wage of $2.60 per hour. Prior to July 5, 1977, Claimant worked 40% hours per week. On that date, she informed…