Weller v. Morris James, LLP and Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the Superior Court's affirmance of the Board's determination that Weller's lump-sum payment under a separation agreement constituted wages for unemployment-benefit purposes. Because the payment was severance or a dismissal payment connected to the termination of employment, it was prorated over the covered period and rendered Weller ineligible for benefits during that period. The Court also declined to address Weller's request for an independent review of alleged misconduct because that request was beyond the scope of the appeal.