Pennsylvania Electric Co. v. Commonwealth, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

OPINION by

Judge Blatt,

Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec) appeals from an order of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) which affirmed the Referee’s finding that Deirdre M. Potash (claimant) was “able to work and available for suitable work” and therefore eligible for benefits pursuant to Section 401(d)(1) of the Unemployment Compensation Law (Act).1

The claimant had been employed as a meter reader/collector for Penelec and her duties required her not only to climb in and out of a Plymouth Trail Duster2 but to do considerable walking in all types *216of weather…