Meals v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Williams, Jr.,

Claimant appeals a determination of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Beview (Board) that he is ineligible for benefits under Section 402(e) of the Unemployment Compensation Law (Law)1 because his excessive absenteeism and failure to properly report off constitute willful misconduct. We affirm.

Claimant, who had a history of improperly reported absences, was discharged in connection with an extensive absence commencing February 12, 1980. On February 6, he fell at work, hurt his back, and was taken to the hospital, where he was advised to rest for three days…