Byrum v. Unemployment Appeals Commission

ALTENBERND, Judge.

William C. Byrum appeals an order entered by the Unemployment Appeals Commission affirming an appeals referee’s *185determination that Mr. Byrum was disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits because his excessive absences amounted to misconduct. See § 443.036(29), Fla. Stat. (2004). Because there was no competent, substantial evidence that Mr. Byrum’s absences, other than one, were unauthorized, we reverse.

Mr. Byrum was employed by Virtom Corporation in July 1999. He was discharged on May 28, 2004, for excessive absenteeism. According to the employer, Mr. Byrum was…