Arbuckle v. Commonwealth, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

Opinion by

Judge Palladino,

The question presented in this case is whether, under Pa. R.A.P. 2741, costs may be taxed against the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) as the losing party in an unemployment compensation claimant’s successful appeal to this Court.

The facts underlying this case are as follows: Petitioner, Russell W. Arbuckle, was fired for failing, to report to work on October 30, 1981, the day before his wedding. Petitioner had previously been granted a vacation day for October 30, which the Employer revoked on October 29. Petitioner still took the day off to prepare…