Valera v. FLORIDA UNEMPLOYMENT APPEALS COMMISSION

Martin Valera appeals a final order of the Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission, upholding the dismissal of his appeal from a referee’s determination, on the ground it was not filed within twenty days from the mailing of the determination. See § 443.151(3)(a), Fla. Stat. (2009); Fla Admin. Code Rule 60BB-5.007 (2009). Mr. Valera admits he received the determination, including notice of his appellate rights. He argues we should reverse the order under review because he was dis tracted by personal matters, affording him “good cause” for relief from the strict deadline provided by the statute…