Unemployment Appeal Process Florida

Summary

The user is appealing an unemployment decision in Florida. They were fired for absenteeism and tardiness, which they claim were due to uncontrollable circumstances like power and internet outages. The user didnt initially provide proof of these circumstances, but has emails that could potentially support their claim. They are considering seeking legal representation for their appeal.

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Unrmployment appeal
What is the reason for your unemployment appeal, ****?
I dont agree with the decision
What was the reason given for the initial denial of your unemployment benefits?
I was fired for absenteeism and tardiness
What state are you located in, ****? Different states have different rules regarding unemployment benefits eligibility.
Florida
What were the circumstances leading to your absenteeism and tardiness?

In Florida, misconduct such as chronic tardiness can disqualify you from receiving unemployment benefits.
They use things like power outages and internet outages against you
Were these outages beyond your control and did they directly affect your ability to work?
Yes
Did you provide any evidence to your employer or the unemployment office to support your claim that these outages were beyond your control?
I didnt have proof to provide
What steps did you take to inform your employer about these outages when they occurred?
I emailed the supervisor
Did your supervisor acknowledge your emails about the outages? In Florida, if you can prove that the reasons for your tardiness and absenteeism were beyond your control, you may still be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Sometimes
Did you keep copies of these emails? They could serve as evidence in your appeal. In Florida, communication with your employer about uncontrollable circumstances can be crucial.
No
Do you have any other form of communication or evidence that could support your claim?
Maybe
What kind of evidence might you have that could support your claim?
Emails
Do you have access to these emails or can you retrieve them from your email account? These could be crucial in your appeal process.
Yes
That's good. Having access to these emails can be beneficial for your case. Do you have a legal representative for your unemployment appeal?
No
Would you like assistance in finding a legal representative to help with your unemployment appeal?
Yes
Great! You can contact the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service at *-*-*-* for assistance in finding a legal representative.