Schuler v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

President Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

Schuler appeals an Unemployment Compensation Board of Review order which reversed a referee’s decision and denied her benefits on the ground that she voluntarily took a leave of absence. We vacate and remand.

In .this appeal, Schuler, a nursing assistant, primarily contends that -she is eligible for benefits notwithstanding a six-month pregnancy leave of absence.

The Board correctly concluded that Schuler voluntarily requested and received the leave of absence, a fact not in dispute. However, the Board also concluded that Schuler’s voluntary request…