Romano v. Whitfield

ARMSTRONG, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the trial court affirming an administrative decision that the claimant-appellant, Thomas J. Romano, was discharged from his employment for “misconduct” so as to disqualify him from receiving unemployment compensation benefits. We reverse and remand for the reasons assigned.

Romano was route salesman for the Simon Hubig Pie Company (“Hubig”). He made stops on a long route to drop off pies, pick up stale pies and neatly arrange the pie displays. He was fired for failing to stop at all of his customers’ stores twice weekly as directed by his…