Nesmith v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Claimant appeals a determination by the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board), affirming the referee’s denial of benefits on the ground of willful misconduct, pursuant to Section 402(e) of the Unemployment Compensation Law.1

Claimant was discharged from his position with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Assistance (DPA) on July 28, 1976 for “unauthorized absence, insubordination, disorderly conduct, (and) threat of bodily harm to his immediate supervisor.” Following his separation, claimant applied for unemployment benefits, which request…