Rice v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

Anne M. Rice (claimant) appeals from a decision of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board), which affirmed a referee who denied her benefits under Section 402(e) of the Unemployment Compensation Law, Act of December 5,1936, Second Ex. Sess., P.L. (1937) 2897, as amended, 43 P.S. §802 (e). This section disqualifies from benefits those whose unemployment is due to discharge for willful misconduct.

The claimant was employed by the Bell Telephone Company (employer) as a general clerk and teller, and her responsibilities included collecting cash payments from…