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ANDREA CARTWRIGHT VS. BOARD OF REVIEW (BOARD OF REVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

NJSUPERCTAPPDIVNovember 21, 2019No. A-0194-18T4
Defendant WinSKC & Co. CPAs, LLC
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Case Details

Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unpublished
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

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Outcome

The Board of Review's decision that the claimant was ineligible for disability benefits during unemployment from February 15, 2015 through March 28, 2015 was affirmed because the claimant earned wages and certified she was able and willing to work during that period, which is incompatible with the total disability requirement.

What This Ruling Means

Based on the limited information available, this case involved Andrea Cartwright challenging a decision made by New Jersey's Board of Review, which is part of the Department of Labor. The Board of Review typically handles appeals related to unemployment benefits, workers' compensation, or other employment-related disputes. Cartwright filed an appeal with New Jersey's appellate court in November 2019, suggesting she disagreed with a ruling the Board of Review had made about her case. However, the specific details of what she was appealing and what the court ultimately decided are not available from the case information provided. **What this means for workers:** This case highlights that employees have the right to appeal decisions made by state labor agencies when they believe those decisions are wrong. If you disagree with a ruling from your state's unemployment office, workers' compensation board, or similar agency, you may be able to take your case to a higher court. However, appeals can be complex and time-sensitive, so it's important to understand the process and deadlines. Workers should know that challenging government agency decisions is possible, but outcomes vary depending on the specific circumstances of each case.

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