Hellams v. UCBR - Cmwlth. Court - August 8, 2012 - unreported memorandum decision
http://www.pacourts.us/OpPosting/Cwealth/out/2491CD11_8-8-12.pdf
Woman who was caring for her husband was not available for work.
Section 401(d)(1) provides that in order to receive benefits, an employee must be "able to work and available for suitable work." 43 P.S. § 801 (d)(1). To establish availability for work, a claimant must be ready and able to accept employment, and be actually and currently attached to the labor force. Ruiz v. Unemployment Comp. Bd. of Review, 911 A.2d 600 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2006). It is the claimant’s burden to prove she is available for work. Hamot Med. Ctr. v. Unemployment Comp. Bd. of Review, 645 A.2d 466 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1994). Whether a claimant is available for work is a question of fact for the Board. Gettig Eng’g v. Unemployment Comp. Bd. of Review, 473 A.2d 749 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1984).
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