Ortolano v. Unemployment Appeals Commission

Dawn Ortolano appeals a final order of the Unemployment Appeals Commission (“UAC”), affirming the decision of an unemployment compensation appeals referee dismissing her administrative appeal as untimely. For the reasons explained below, we reverse and remand for a hearing to determine whether the lateness of Orto-lano’s filing is attributable to the UAC.

Ortolano filed for unemployment compensation benefits on April 27, 2008, after her employment with Dillard Department Stores, Inc. (“Dillard’s”) ended. On May 13, 2008, claims adjudicator S.L. Block issued two notices of determination, one…