McEnery v. Unemployment Appeals Commission

BLUE, Chief Judge.

Michael J. McEnery appeals the denial of unemployment compensation benefits based on a finding that he voluntarily left his job without good cause. Because McEnery left work due to illness, which constitutes good cause, we reverse.

The appeals referee found that McEn-ery resigned. We accept this finding because it was supported by competent, substantial evidence. See Sienkiewicz v. Intrepid Powerboats, Inc., 774 So.2d 739, 740 (Fla. 2d DCA 2000).

If the employer meets the burden of showing an employee’s voluntary departure, the employee must prove that he left for good cause…