Grand Sport Auto Body v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

DISSENTING OPINION BY

President Judge PELLEGRINI.

Because the Board found good cause for Claimant’s last absence, and Claimant would not have been terminated but for that final absence, I respectfully dissent from the majority and would affirm the Board.

Claimant would never receive an award for being a punctual employee. In fact, Claimant had been terminated on December 28, 2007, as a result of absenteeism and tardiness, but Employer rehired him on January 25, 2008, on the condition that he sign an Employment Agreement acknowledging his attendance problems. Claimant requested time off from…