Barreto v. Taco Bell Corp.

Appellant, Raphael A. Barreto [the “claimant”], appeals a final order from the Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission denying unemployment benefits. We agree with the claimant’s assertion that his actions did not constitute misconduct connected with work, and therefore reverse the order below.

The claimant was employed as an assistant restaurant manager, and had made arrangements with a subordinate employee to exchange shifts. The two agreed that on September 10,1994, the claimant would work the subordinate’s shift from noon to closing, instead of his regular shift from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00…