Zulauf v. Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission

Norman Zulauf appeals from a ruling of the Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission denying him unemployment compensation benefits. We reverse upon a finding that the Commission’s decision dis*891regards both the appeals referee’s findings of fact as well as applicable law.

Zulauf worked as an assistant manager for a credit union, a job which required bond coverage. He was covered under a surety bond issued to his employer. When his eligibility for continued coverage came under investigation by the bonding company, Zulauf s employer discharged him. The appeals referee specifically found that…