Carlson v. Commonwealth

Opinion by President

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

The Unemployment Compensation Board of Review affirmed a referee’s denial of benefits to Dennis N. Carlson (Carlson). We affirm.

Carlson was fired from his position as Cain Township’s manager.1 The township commissioners alleged that Carlson had committed various acts of willful misconduct2 which amounted to insubordination. Carlson applied for benefits after his dismissal.

Where the burdened party3 prevailed below, our scope of review is limited to legal questions and a determination of whether the Board’s findings are supported by substantial evidence.…