Bentz Unemployment Compensation Case

Opinion by

Rhodes, P. J.,

Claimant, Anna Bentz, was refused unemployment compensation benefits by the bureau, the referee, and the Board of Review because of her refusal of an offer of suitable work within the meaning of section 402(a) of the Unemployment Compensation Law, 43 PS §802(a). Claimant has appealed.

Claimant was laid off on February 10, 1959, due to a lack of work. Her last employer was Pauker Boys’ Wear, Philadelphia. On March 26, 1959, claimant, who had been unemployed for more than six weeks, was referred to the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, Philadelphia, for a position…