Mine Safety Appliances Co. v. Commonwealth, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

Opinion by

Judge Wilkinson, Jr.,

Petitioner (employer) appeals from an order of the Unemployment Compensation Board of' Review (Board) affirming a referee’s award of benefits to employer’s former employee, Donald B. Luxa (claimant) .

Claimant worked for employer as an electronic engineer technician until June 29, 1979. On that day, between 1:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m., claimant was observed at his desk with his eyes closed and, as a result, was placed on a five-day suspension beginning July 2, 1979 which was converted into a discharge on July 9, 1979. Employer discharged claimant specifically for…