Lowry v. Unemployment Appeals Commission

Appellant, Dr. Harry Lowry (Employer), seeks review of an Unemployment Appeals Commission (UAC) order reversing an appeals referee’s decision which found that Barbara Soper (Claimant) was not entitled to unemployment benefits. We reverse and remand for the UAC to reinstate the decision of the appeals referee.

The UAC may not reject an appeals referee’s findings of fact where such findings are supported by competent substantial evidence in the record. See Maynard v. Florida Unemployment Appeals Comm’n, 609 So.2d 143, 145 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992). If such findings are supported by competent…