Keefer v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Claimant Grlen Keefer appeals from the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review’s decision denying him benefits on the ground that his excessive absences, late arrivals and early departures from work constituted willful misconduct, under Section 402(e) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law.1

The record supports the board’s finding that claimant had a record of excessive absenteeism, and that, in accordance with the employer’s procedure, claimant received a written warning, followed by a three-day suspension, before he was finally discharged on December…