Bates Unemployment Compensation Case

Opinion by

Gunther, J.,

Claimant was discharged for “willful misconduct connected with his work” within the meaning of §402(e) of the Unemployment Compensation Law, in that he appeared for work in an intoxicated condition in direct violation of an order of his employer. He has appealed from the denial of benefits.

The Referee and the Board disallowed compensation, the Board making the following finding of fact. “On October 24, 1950, claimant appeared for work under the influence of liquor and was about to be discharged for this reason when it was discovered that he had received an arm injury…