In re the Claim of Nelson

Initially, we note that there was substantial evidence in the record to support the conclusion by the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board that claimant was not totally unemployed (see, Matter of Witham [Roberts], 134 AD2d 752). Claimant admitted that he worked at two colleges as an adjunct professor during the periods at issue. There was also substantial evidence to support the Board’s conclusion that claimant made willful false statements in order to obtain unemployment insurance benefits. Claimant admitted that he certified that he did not perform work and that he understood how to complete…