Claimant was employed at a warehouse until he quit in order to accompany his ailing wife back to Puerto Rico. The Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board denied claimant's application for unemployment insurance benefits because he voluntarily left his employment without good cause. It is well settled that absent a compelling medical necessity, relocating in order to care for a sick relative does not constitute good cause for leaving employment (see Matter of Soler [Commissioner...
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