Rostran v. Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission

I reluctantly concur in the result in this case, but write separately to emphasize again (a) that the Agency for Workforce Innovation should adhere to its own rules and procedures in unemployment compensation benefits appeals, and (b) that claimants should be allowed more time within which to seek advice and to prepare and file their administrative appeals, so that such appeals are resolved on the merits rather than through procedural defaults.

Ms. Rostran’s claim for unemployment compensation benefits was initially granted by the Agency. She had worked for a CVS pharmacy for over four years…