In re the Claim of Knight

Appeal from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed January 30, 2007, which ruled that claimant was disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance benefits because he voluntarily left his employment without good cause.

Claimant was employed as a security guard and was required to stand for eight hours at a time. After experiencing pain in his feet, claimant sought medical treatment and was advised to take periodic breaks during his shifts. The employer was unwilling to accommodate him, however, and claimant indicated that he would have to quit but agreed to remain on…