Browning-Ferris Industries of Pennsylvania, Inc. v. Commonwealth, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

Browning-Eerris Industries of Pennsylvania, Inc. (Employer) appeals from a decision of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) awarding benefits to William G-. Eggers (Claimant). We reverse.

The findings of fact, as found by the referee and adopted by the Board are as follows. Claimant was employed as a truck driver by Employer for nine months. In August of 1983, Claimant was suspended from work for excessive absenteeism and a failure to report off from work as required by Employer’s policies and rules. After his suspension, Claimant was frequently tardy…