DeFelice v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

DOYLE, Judge.

Dawn M. DeFelice (Claimant) appeals an order of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review denying her benefits based on a finding of willful misconduct under Section 402(e) of the Unemployment Compensation Law (Law).1 We vacate the order of the Board and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Claimant was last employed as a medical collections clerk by Voluntary Hospitals of America, Inc. (Employer). In early January of 1993, Claimant’s doctor determined that she was no longer able to work due to lower back strain associated with her pregnancy. As a…