Lewis v. Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission

Rupert Lewis appeals the order of the Unemployment Appeals Commission (UAC) which affirmed the denial of unemployment benefits for failure to accept suitable work. We reverse.

Lewis had served for three months . as an employee of Jenasis Structures, Inc. (Jenasis), when he sustained injury to his back while lifting heavy equipment. After several medical examinations, Lewis’ doctor recommended him for light-duty work within specified limitations. In July 1997 Jenasis’ president sent Lewis a letter from its main office in Tampa, advising him that Jenasis had light-duty work available. Lewis…