Maldonado v. Commonwealth, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

Opinion

by Judge Craig,

Claimant Jose Maldonado appeals from a decision of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Board of. Review affirming the. ref eree’s decision that claimant’s excessive absenteeism and his one-time failure to report off from work constituted willful misconduct under section 402(e) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Law.1

*151The claimant worked in the maintenance department of the Victor Weaver Company (employer) for nearly six years until Ms discharge on February 10, 1984. The claimant’s employment record indicated that he was absent from work on January 24, January 31,…