Unemployment Compensation Board of Review v. Vojtas

Opinion by

Judge Wilkinson,

On February 11, 1975, appellant was employed by Mobil Oil Company as a dispersion operator and group leader. On that day, prior to the time for work to commence, appellant became involved in an altercation with a fellow employee. The parties to this appeal agree, and our review of the record confirms, that it is not clear how the fight began or who struck the first blow. Appellant did testify that he was aware that it was against company policy to fight on the job.

On February 13, 1975, appellant was dismissed for “fighting on the job.” The following day, he applied…