Rex v. Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission

HALL, Judge.

The appellant, Priscilla J. Rex, challenges an order of the appellee, the Unemployment Appeals Commission (UAC), reversing an appeals referee’s finding that Rex is entitled to receive unemployment compensation benefits. Rex contends the UAC erroneously substituted its factual findings for those of the referee and improperly determined that she was discharged from her employment for misconduct in connection with her work. We agree with Rex that the UAC erred in this instance and reverse.

Rex was discharged from her employment at Omnia, Inc. for leaving work without permission. After…