Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the five-day suspension of unemployment benefits for missing the ORP interview was justified.
Decisione estratta
No. The insured person acted in a way that did not show indifference or lack of interest; her timely request for postponement and the circumstances of the funeral constituted sufficient justification.
Motivazione estratta
She informed the ORP before the appointment, could reasonably expect tacit acceptance given the short time span and weekend, and had an otherwise impeccable record with the ORP. A first isolated absence after a prior request for postponement should not be sanctioned more severely than a spontaneous apology after an accidental miss.