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PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS, Petitioner
vs.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BOARD OF REVIEW, Respondent
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Issues:
Unemployment benefits, policy and procedure, evidence, random testing, drugs.
Case Summary:
For the third time, officials at the Philadelphia Gas Works appeal a ruling by the state's unemployment benefits review board that awards benefits to a gas company employee who was dismissed for failing three consecutive drug tests.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
The state's review board repeatedly decided in favor of the employee-petitioner. The board did not consider the company's testing results as competent evidence.
Outcome:
The gas company wins. The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed the ruling of the state board and disqualified the employee from receiving benefits.