Dudley v. Commonwealth, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

Opinion by

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

Alfonzo C. Dudley (Claimant) appeals a determination of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) which affirmed a denial of benefits by the referee.

Claimant was employed by the National Tube Works, a division of United States Steel Corporation (Employer), from April 21, 1975 to November 17, 1975. During that period of time, it is undisputed that Claimant was frequently absent from his employment. Many of these absences appear to have been a result of his general poor health including a bout with acute bronchitis and a liver condition. The referee’s…