Pugh Unemployment Compensation Case

Opinion by

Hirt, J.,

Claimant was last employed by William Penn Laundry in Philadelphia; her last day of work was August 20, 1958. On that date she was approximately five months advanced in pregnancy. After 12 days in a hospital following the above date she did not report back for work because her doctor advised against any work which required her to stand while performing it. She did not request lighter work nor did she apply for a leave of absence.

Based on these undisputed facts the bureau and the referee denied benefits on the ground that claimant voluntarily terminated her employment…