In re the Claim of Downey

—Appeals (1) from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed May 2, 1997, which, inter alia, ruled that claimant was disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance benefits because his employment was terminated due to misconduct, and (2) from a decision of said Board, filed March 9, 1998, which, upon reconsideration, adhered to its prior decision.

Claimant, a postal worker who was scheduled to be terminated from his employment, entered into a last-chance agreement whereby his termination would be held in abeyance for two years provided that he satisfactorily complete a…