Howlett v. South Broward Hospital Tax District

ANSTEAD, Chief Judge.

We reverse the decision on review holding that the appellant is not entitled to unemployment benefits because she was allegedly discharged for misconduct. Florida courts have repeatedly held that the unapproved temporary absence of an employee for the purpose of responding to a legitimate family emergency does not constitute willful and wanton disregard for the employer’s interest such as to justify denial to the employee of unemployment compensation. See, e.g., Lamb v. Unemployment Appeals Commission, 424 So.2d 197 (Fla. 5th DCA 1983); Hartenstein v. Florida Department…