Unemployment Compensation Board of Review v. Rodriguez

Opinion by Judge

Wilkinson,

Appellant worked for four years prior to June 2, 1974, as a frozen food packer. On that date, he was scheduled to return to work from a two-week vacation *588but, having a headache, did not report as scheduled. Appellant’s only attempt to contact his employer that day was by a phone call; however, the line was busy.

The following day, June 3, 1974, appellant reported for work and was discharged for unauthorized absenteeism. On at least one occasion prior to that, appellant had been warned not to be absent without proper notification to his employer.

Appellant filed an…