Kells v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

Curtis Kells appeals from a decision of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review that he is ineligible for benefits because he lost his work as the result of misconduct.1

The appellant had worked for the Commercial Carpet Company for thirteen months when on May 6, 1974 he was dismissed for alleged excessive unjustified absenteeism.2 A referee originally found the appellant eligible for benefits but the Board, after a remand and two additional hearings, reversed and denied benefits, finding that Mr. Kells’ absenteeism did constitute will*144ful misconduct. An appeal to…