Colson v. Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission

Derrick Colson appeals the final agency action by the Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission (“UAC”) dismissing his untimely appeal to the Commission. Because Appellant has failed to establish any of the statutory grounds upon which the agency’s final order could be set aside, under section 120.68(7), Florida Statutes, the final order is affirmed.

The appeal in this case stemmed from Unemployment Compensation proceedings upon Mr. Colson’s claim for unemployment benefits after his employment with Mus-grove Construction company was terminated. The Commission assigned an appeals referee and…