Coastline Federal Credit Union v. Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission

Coastline Federal Credit Union (the employer) appeals the final order of the Unemployment Appeals Commission (UAC), entitling Jannie Anderson (Claimant) to unemployment compensation benefits. The appeals referee found that Claimant was not entitled to benefits, but the UAC reversed this determination and found that Claimant’s behavior did not constitute misconduct. The employer argues, and we agree, that the UAC impermissibly rejected the appeals referee’s factual findings when it concluded that Claimant was not discharged for misconduct.

In the recommended order, the appeals referee found…