Commonwealth v. Turner

Opinion by

Judge Wilkinson, Jr.,

Claimant was discharged by his employer for excessive absenteeism. The Bureau of Employment Security (Bureau) granted benefits and after an appeal by the employer, the referee affirmed the Bureau’s decision. The employer then appealed the referee’s decision and the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (Board) reversed, finding claimant ineligible for benefits under Section 402(e) (wilful misconduct) of the Unemployment Compensation Law, Act of December 5, 1936, Second Ex. Sess., P.L. (1937) 2897, as amended, 43 P.S. §802(e).

The Board found the following…