Gonzalez v. FLORIDA UNEMPLOYMENT APPEALS COMMISSION

Yasmary Gonzalez, a non-attorney representing herself, appeals an order of the Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission (FUAC) reversing a referee’s decision that had affirmed an initial determination by the Agency for Workforce Innovation granting Ms. Gonzalez unemployment benefits. We reverse, finding that the referee’s decision was based on competent substantial evidence (including extended testimony and documentary submissions) and a proper application of controlling law.

Ms. Gonzalez was a five-year employee who received the employer’s “Award of Excellence” for her work in calendar year…