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reasonable work rule in Pennsylvania

37 Pennsylvania opinions name it 1 courts 1983–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Williams v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 2007 · cited in 8 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2019
2 sentences

2019Williams v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 926 A.2d 568, 571 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2007).

2019Williams v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 926 A.2d 568, 571 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2007).

88
Daniels v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 2000 · cited in 4 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018Daniels v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 755 A.2d 729, 731 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2000).

2016Daniels v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 755 A.2d 729, 731 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2000).

34
Frumento v. UNEMP. COMP. BD. OF REV.green
pa · 1976 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1983–2018
2 sentences

2018Bd. of Review, 351 A.2d 631, 634 (Pa. 1976) (recognizing that an employee’s refusal to comply with an employer’s reasonable request, without good cause, is a disregard of the standards of behavior that the employer has a right to expect of its employee).

1987See Frumento v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 466 Pa. 81 , 351 A.2d 631 (1976).

23
Brunson v. COM., UNEMPLOYMENT BD.green
pacommwct · 1990 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1995–2016
2 sentences

2016Guthrie, 738 A.2d at 521 ; Brunson v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 570 A.2d 1096, 1098 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1990).

2015Guthrie, 738 A.2d at 521 ; Brunson v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 570 A.2d 1096, 1098 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1990).

23
Chester Cmty. Charter Sch. v. Unemployment Comp. Bd. of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 2016 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Bd. of Review, 138 A.3d 50, 54 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2016).

2019Bd. of Review, 138 A.3d 50, 54 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2016).

22
Maskerines v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 2011 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2017
2 sentences

2017Maskerines v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 13 A.3d 553, 557 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2011).

2014Maskerines, 13 A.3d at 557 (holding that, because the claimant was discharged for a work rule violation under section 402(e) of the Law, the employer was not required to show that the claimant’s possession of marijuana off-premises directly affected his job performance); see Derry v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 693 A.2d 622, 624-25 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1997) (holding that the claimant’s off- duty conduct violated the employer’s reasonable work rule and rendered him ineligible for benefits under section 402(e) of the Law).11 Claimant also asserts that the evidence establishes that Employ

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Derry v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 1997 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2014–2016
2 sentences

2016A reasonable work rule is one which is fair and just under the circumstances “and appropriate to accomplish a legitimate interest of the employer.” Derry v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 693 A.2d 622, 625 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1997).

2014Maskerines, 13 A.3d at 557 (holding that, because the claimant was discharged for a work rule violation under section 402(e) of the Law, the employer was not required to show that the claimant’s possession of marijuana off-premises directly affected his job performance); see Derry v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 693 A.2d 622, 624-25 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1997) (holding that the claimant’s off- duty conduct violated the employer’s reasonable work rule and rendered him ineligible for benefits under section 402(e) of the Law).11 Claimant also asserts that the evidence establishes that Employ

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Walsh v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 2008 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016Walsh v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 943 A.2d 363, 368 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2008).

2015Caterpillar, Inc., 703 A.2d at 456 ; Walsh, 943 A.2d at 369-70 ; Williams v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 926 A.2d 568, 571-72 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2007).

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Pallet v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 1998 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Bd. of Review, 707 A.2d 636, 638 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1998). 5 If the employer satisfies its burden of proving “the existence of a reasonable work rule and its deliberate violation, [then] the burden shifts to the claimant to demonstrate good cause for violating the rule.” Id.; see also Frumento v. Unemployment Comp.

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Chapman v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 2011 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Once the employer has established the four prongs, “[t]he burden of proof shifts to the employee to prove that she had good cause for her actions.” Chapman v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 20 A.3d 603, 607 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2011).

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Moran v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Section 402(e) of the Law states that an employee is ineligible for UC benefits for any week “[i]n which his unemployment is due to his discharge or temporary suspension from work for willful misconduct connected with his work . . . .” 43 P.S. § 802(e).3 When a dismissal for willful misconduct is due to the violation of a specific work rule, the employer has the burden to establish “the existence of the rule, its reasonableness, and that the employee was aware of its existence.” Moran v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 973 A.2d 1024, 1029 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009).

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Roberts v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 2009 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Roberts v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 977 A.2d 12, 17 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009).

11
Webb v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 1996 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Webb v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 670 A.2d 1212, 1214 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1996).

11
Owens v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Reviewgreen
pacommwct · 2000 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Owens v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 748 A.2d 794 (Pa.Cmwlth.2000) (holding a claimant was terminated for willful misconduct after failing to return a medical leave request as required by the employer in order to receive *1241 an excused absence).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Guthrie v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green
pacommwct · 1999
2 sentences

2016Guthrie, 738 A.2d at 521 ; Brunson v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 570 A.2d 1096, 1098 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1990).

2016Guthrie, 738 A.2d at 522 .

52015–2016
Williams v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green
pacommwct · 1991
2 sentences

1997Williams v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 141 Pa.Cmwlth. 667 , 596 A.2d 1191 (1991).

1997Williams v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 141 Pa.Cmwlth. 667 , 596 A.2d 1191 (1991).

31994–1997
Metropolitan Edison Co. v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green
pacommwct · 1992
2 sentences

1994While the employer must prove the existence of a reasonable work rule and its violation in cases involving the violation of an employer's rules, Metropolitan Edison Company v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 146 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 648, 606 A.2d 955 (1992), Claimant has raised this issue for the first time on appeal to this court.

1994While the employer must prove the existence of a reasonable work rule and its violation in cases involving the violation of an employer’s rules, Metropolitan Edison Company v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 146 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 648, 606 A.2d 955 (1992), Claimant has raised this issue for the first time on appeal to this court.

21994–1994
Owoc v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green
pacommwct · 2002
1 sentence

2018“Findings made by the Board are conclusive and binding on appeal if the record, examined as a whole, contains substantial evidence to support the findings.” Id. 4 Where an employer bases a claim of willful misconduct on the violation of a work rule, it bears the initial burden of proving the existence of a reasonable work rule and its violation.

12018–2018
Shop Vac Corp. v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board green
pacommwct · 2007
2 sentences

2017First, we will consider Claimant’s argument that substantial evidence does not exist to support the WCJ’s finding that applying a tourniquet constitutes the practice of phlebotomy.6 As noted by the WCJ, counsel for both parties stipulated at the September 23, 2014 hearing that applying a tourniquet is used in (continued…) unemployment context, “[i]n a case involving a work rule violation, the employer must establish both the existence of a reasonable work rule and its violation.” Shop Vac Corp., 929 A.2d at 1240 .

2017“If the employer proves the existence of the work rule, the reasonableness of the work rule, and the fact of its violation, the burden of proof shifts to the claimant to prove she had good cause for her actions.” Id. at 1241 . 6 The WCJ is the ultimate fact finder in workers’ compensation cases, and we are bound by the WCJ’s findings of fact if they are supported by substantial evidence.

12017–2017
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green
pacommwct · 2003
1 sentence

2016Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 814 A.2d 1286 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2003).

12016–2016
Caterpillar, Inc. v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green
pa · 1997
1 sentence

2015Caterpillar, Inc., 703 A.2d at 456 ; Walsh, 943 A.2d at 369-70 ; Williams v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 926 A.2d 568, 571-72 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2007).

12015–2015
Johns v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green
pacommwct · 2014
1 sentence

2015(Board Order.) Claimant now petitions this Court for review of the Board’s Order.2 In support of this appeal, Employer argues: (1) the Board erred in awarding Claimant benefits because Employer met its burden by establishing the existence of a reasonable work rule, of which Claimant was aware, and that Claimant violated the rule; (2) it was not required to follow its Disciplinary Actions Guide; 2 Our review “is limited to determining whether the necessary findings of fact were supported by substantial evidence, whether errors of law were committed, or whether constitutional rights were violate

12015–2015
Younger v. Commonwealth, Department of Corrections green
pa · 2011
1 sentence

2014While Claimant adduced some evidence to this 10 Further, an ARD is statutorily defined as a “prior offense” for purposes of the ignition interlock statute, Whalen, 32 A.3d at 685 , and as a “conviction” for sentencing purposes on subsequent DUIs.

12014–2014
Peeples v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1987
2 sentences

1994Peeples v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 104 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 504, 522 A.2d 680 (1987).

1994Peeples v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 104 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 504, 522 A.2d 680 (1987).

11994–1994
Spirnak v. UN. COMP. BD. OF REV. green
pacommwct · 1989
1 sentence

1990Spirnak v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 125 Pa.Commonwealth Ct. 354, 557 A.2d 451 (1989).

11990–1990
Wilson v. Commonwealth, Unemployment Compensation Board of Review neutral
pacommwct · 1983
2 sentences

1985Wilson, 72 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. at 507 , 457 A.2d at 165 .

1985Wilson, 72 Pa. Commonwealth Ct. at 507 , 457 A.2d at 165 .

11985–1985

Where else courts name it

PA 37 (1983–2019) MO 30 (1988–2012) IL 11 (1991–2026) NY 4 (1996–2012)

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