In re the Claim of Denzel

Casey and Mikoll,

dissent and vote to affirm in the following memorandum by Casey, J. Casey, J. (dissenting). What constitutes good cause for a claimant to refuse alternative employment for which he or she is qualified is a factual question for the board, and if supported by substantial evidence in the record, its decision must be affirmed (Matter of Green [.Republic Steel Corp. —Levine,], 37 NY2d 554, 559). There is evidence in the record herein that the offer of *933employment was at substantially reduced pay for more hours than claimant’s prior employment, and she would have been working a…