Postel v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

Barbara Postel (claimant) appeals from an order of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) which affirmed the referee’s denial of benefits on the ground that the claimant voluntarily terminated her employment without cause of necessitous and compelling nature.1

The claimant was employed as a welfare caseworker by the Bucks County Board of Assistance (employer). On May 19, 1978, she went on a medical leave of absence as a result of mental illness. On *70November 30, 1978, the employer notified her that she should either 1) resign or 2) request different work and…