Sheppard v. Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission

FRANK, Judge.

The sole issue before us is whether the recovery by repayment, contemplated in section 443.151(6)(b), Florida Statutes (1985), of the unemployment compensation benefits paid to Sheppard is subject to the defenses of “equity and good conscience” contained in section 443.151(6)(c) where his entitlement to such benefits was ultimately determined not to have existed.

Section 443.151(6) provides, in relevant part, as follows:(b) If any person, other than by reason of his fraud, has received any sum as benefits under this chapter to which, under a redetermination or decision pursuant to…