· 10/25/1880
Lightcap's Appeal
Citations
- 95 Pa. 455
- 1880 Pa. LEXIS 347
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- recognizing that “transportation problems beyond [a claimant’s] control” may not constitute willful misconduct under Section 402(e) of the Law
- although the employer was justified in discharging the claimant, the claimant established good cause for his absence because of car problems requiring mechanical attention
- “Even excessive absenteeism, where justified or where properly reported according to company policy, although .a legitimate basis for discharge, does not constitute willful misconduct or disqualify a claimant from receiving unemployment compensation benefits.”
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Judges: Gordon, Green, Mercur, Paxson, Sharswood, Sterrett, Trunkey
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