Opinion
October 9, 1997
Appeal from Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board.
Claimant was employed as a polisher in a factory that manufactured stainless steel fittings. Her employment was terminated due to unexcused absences and tardiness after repeated warnings that such conduct would result in her dismissal. Substantial evidence supports this ruling. An employee's unauthorized absences from work have been found to constitute disqualifying misconduct ( see, Matter of Cassaro [Sweeney], 221 A.D.2d 790; Matter of Ponce [Hudacs], 209 A.D.2d 756, 757) as has excessive lateness after oral and written warnings ( see, Matter of Herring [Hudacs], 199 A.D.2d 795).
Cardona, P.J., Mikoll, Peters, Spain and Carpinello, JJ., concur. Ordered that the decision is affirmed, without costs.