Dongilli v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Colins,

Craig' Dongilli (claimant) appeals a decision of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board), which affirmed a referee’s decision denying benefits. The denial of compensation was predicated upon claimant’s self-employment as specified by Section 402(h) of the Unemployment Compensation Law (Law).1

Claimant had been employed by Consolidation Coal Company as a coal miner for approximately ten years until being laid off on September 30, 1982. On April 26, 1982 he had purchased a bar/restaurant known as the “River Road Inn”. While being employed full time by…