Schlernitzer v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Claimant Edward Sehlernitzer appeals from a decision of the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (board) which affirmed a referee’s decision holding that claimant was ineligible for benefits under Section 402(e) of the Unemployment Compensation Law, 43 P.S. 802(e),1 because his discharge from Pennhurst State School (employer) was precipitated by willful misconduct, allegedly failing to report off to the employer before being absent on six occasions.2

Claimant contends that the record is devoid of substantial evidence which is required to support a finding of willful…