School Board of Volusia County v. Florida Department of Labor & Employment Security

SHARP, Judge.

Appellant, the School Board of Volusia County, urges that the appeals referee (who was affirmed by the Unemployment Appeals Commission) erred in making two findings concerning the status of a teacher’s claim for unemployment compensation. We dismiss this appeal sua sponte because it is “moot”.

The teacher, Peromnia Grant, was employed by appellant for the 1978-79 school year. In May of 1979, she was reappointed for the next school year, but because of her pregnancy, she requested a maternity leave of absence for one year. Appellant granted her request, and she commenced her leave…