Unemployment Compensation Board of Review v. Simone

Opinion by

Judge Kramer,

This is an appeal by Anthony Simone from a decision of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review which affirmed a referee’s decision holding that Simone is ineligible for benefits because he was discharged for willful misconduct.1 The issue in this case is whether the Board erred by holding that Simone’s sleeping on the job constituted willful misconduct. We hold that the Board did not err and affirm.

Simone was employed by Atlantic Aviation Service, Inc. from March 1, 1972 to August 12, 1974. A few days prior to August 12, 1974, Simone reported to work and was…