Weikel v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

OPINION BY

Judge PELLEGRINI.

Jeffrey R. Weikel (Claimant) petitions for review of a Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Board) order affirming the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) finding that Claimant’s “flex dollars” did not constitute wages within the meaning of Section 309 of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act).1 Peco Energy (Employer) cross-appeals challenging the Board’s decision allowing Claimant’s appeal nunc pro tunc.

*1084On October 22, 1996, Claimant sustained an injury to his right wrist while in the course of his employment with Employer. Employer issued a Notice of…