Palm Coast Oxygen v. Pelkey

BERANEK, Judge.

The petitioner was the employer of the respondent in this unemployment compensation contest. Respondent was discharged and filed a claim for benefits under the Florida Unemployment Compensation Law. Petitioner responded to the claim by asserting that respondent had been discharged for misconduct on the job. A fact finding report was prepared by a claims interviewer. A claims examiner determined that re*64spondent’s conduct had constituted misconduct connected with his work and that respondent was therefore disqualified from receiving benefits. A notice of appeal was filed and a…