Vernon Unemployment Compensation Case

Opinion by

Dithrich, J.,

This case raises the question of whether or not an employe who admittedly has good cause for leaving his employment can remain away from it for an indefinite period, after the good cause for his leaving has ceased to exist, and still be entitled to unemployment compensation benefits. The Unemployment Compensation Board of Review answered the question in the negative. Its decision must be affirmed.

The claimant had been employed as a construction laborer by the Pittsburgh Steel Company at Allenport, Pa., from July 20, 1944, to March 4, 1947. The material facts are clearly…