Arensen v. Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission

Vicky Arensen appeals from a final order of the Unemployment Appeals Commission dismissing as untimely her appeal of a determination that she is ineligible for unemployment compensation benefits. We conclude that the appeal was timely and that due process concerns require that it be reinstated. Therefore, we reverse and remand for the appeals referee to hold a hearing on the merits of the claim.

Ms. Arensen worked for The Health Center of Merritt for eight years, until she was terminated on June 13, 2008. She applied for unemployment benefits, and an agency employee interviewed her about the…