In re Claim of Albertson

Chief Judge Desmond.

Two separate but related questions arise in this consolidated proceeding. We are first to decide whether, on the theory that his employment by the Communist Parties (N. Y. and U. S. A.) was not “ covered employment ”, respondent Albertson is ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits. Second, we must determine whether the Industrial Commissioner was legally justified in suspending the registration of the Communist Parties themselves as “ employers ” within the meaning of the Unemployment Insurance Law.

We agree with the Appellate Division that Albertson is not to be…