Mansberger v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

McGINLEY, Judge.

Mary A. Mansberger (Claimant) petitions for review from the order of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) which affirmed the referee’s denial of benefits under Section 402(b) of the Unemployment Compensation Law (Law).1

Claimant worked as a material handler and identifier for the Defense Distribution Center (Employer). In October 1999, Employer advised employees, including Claimant, that it was downsizing and offered a Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay/Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VSIP/VERA) window, during which eligible employees could retire and…