Williams v. City of Winter Haven

SLEET, Judge.

Jeffrey Williams appeals an order of the Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission (the Commission) affirming an appeals referee’s decision finding him ineligible for unemployment benefits. Because Williams’ violation of the City of Winter Haven’s policy did not constitute misconduct as defined by section 443.036(29), Florida Statutes (2014), we reverse.

“The determination of whether the employee committed misconduct connected with work ... is a question of law reviewed de novo.” Hernandez v. Reemployment Assistance Appeals Comm’n, 114 So.3d 407, 408-09 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013). The…