City of Wilmington v. Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board

MOORE, Justice.

This appeal presents the thorny question of when does a temporary employee’s work service become so extended as to give rise to a legitimate claim for unemployment benefits at the job’s end. Unfortunately, the applicable legislation is so vague as to place upon us the responsibility for establishing a clear limit to this right. If ever an issue required a court to engage in judicial legislation, this is such a case — and it commends itself to the General Assembly for prompt clarification.

The City of Wilmington (City), appeals a decision of the Superior Court affirming an award…