Commonwealth, Department of Transportation v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

PELLEGRINI, Judge.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation (PennDot) appeals from an order of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) reversing the Referee’s decision and granting unemployment compensation benefits to George D. Brocious (Claimant) because he was not guilty of willful misconduct.

Claimant was employed for approximately 27 years by PennDot and last worked for PennDot as a county highway maintenance manager in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. On May 2, 1986, Claimant applied to PennDot for permission to engage in supplemental employment which…