Wade v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Michael Wade appeals an order of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review that affirmed a referee’s decision denying him benefits pursuant to section 402(e) of the Law, the willful misconduct disqualification.1

Ellisco, Inc. employed Mr. Wade as a production worker from August 1978 until his discharge on October 2, 1987, for excessive unexcused absences. Effective January 1, 1987, Ellisco implemented an absenteeism policy *77that set forth procedures to be followed for unexcused and excused absences that stated:

Excused Absences are those absences approved by Management…