Carson v. Commonwealth, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Richard Roland Carson appeals from a decision by the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, which affirmed a referee’s denial of extended benefits because, for the week ending February 13, 1982, Mr. Carson allegedly failed “to actively engage in seeking work,” as required by section 403-A(b)(2) of the Unemployment Compensation Law.1

We must decide if substantial evidence supports the board’s determination of ineligibility.

The referee found that Mr. Carson met with OES authorities on February 3, 10, and 12, 1982 and that in the last meeting, an OES representative, Mrs.…