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The Board of Review's decision that plaintiff was ineligible for unemployment benefits because she was unavailable for work was affirmed. The court found plaintiff's voluntary reduction of hours due to medical restrictions rendered her unavailable for work as required by statute.
Codrova v. Board of Review: Unemployment Benefits and Work Availability
What Happened
Cynthia Codrova worked for BAYADA Home Health Care and applied for unemployment benefits. The state's Department of Labor denied her claim, saying she wasn't eligible because she couldn't take full-time work due to medical restrictions. Codrova had reduced her working hours for health reasons and challenged this decision in court.
The Court's Decision
The court agreed with the Department of Labor. The judge ruled that unemployment benefits require workers to be "available for work," meaning ready and able to work full hours. Since Codrova had limited her availability due to medical restrictions, she didn't meet this requirement, even though she was still working part-time.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling clarifies an important rule: if you reduce your work hours for medical reasons, you may not qualify for unemployment benefits. Workers facing health issues should understand that temporary medical restrictions could affect benefit eligibility. This highlights the importance of discussing options with your employer—like medical leave or accommodations—rather than simply reducing hours on your own.
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