174 Pa. Super. 81 | Pa. Super. Ct. | 1953
Opinion by
The claimant in this case was a stenographer for the General Electric Company. Her claim was refused under §402(e) of the Unemployment Compensation Law, 43 P.S. §802, by all the unemployment authorities who based their action on the conclusion that she was discharged because of willful misconduct.
Her insubordination and disregard of her employer’s business interests are within the meaning of the term willful misconduct. Willful misconduct has been defined as an act of willful or wanton disregard of the employer’s interests, a deliberate violation of employer’s rules, a disregard of the standard of behavior the employer has a right to expect, or negligence indicating an intentional disregard of the employer’s interest or the employe’s duties. Detterer Unemployment Compensation Case, 168 Pa. Superior Ct. 291, 77 A. 2d 886.
Claimant’s argument is mostly based upon her availability for work under §401 (d) of the Act. The Board made its decision solely on §402(e) and that is the question before us on this appeal.
Claimant’s conduct could fall under any of the classes set out in the Detterer Case, supra. Her clear disregard of her employer’s interest constitute will
Decision affirmed.