- (1) Temporary layoff - an individual who has the option of continuing to work or be included in a temporary layoff and who opts to be included is not deemed to have left the employment voluntarily. A temporary layoff is defined as a period of time not to exceed six (6) months. Such individuals are not required to seek work outside of their local union.
- (2) Permanent lay off - An individual who has the option to continue working or be included in a permanent lay off and who opts to be included is deemed to have left the employment voluntarily. As in all cases of voluntary leaving, it must be determined from all the relevant facts whether the voluntary departure was for good cause connected with the work. Good cause may exist particularly in those cases where there would be significant change in job duties, rate of pay or other conditions of employment. All the attendant circumstances must be examined and considered.
Author: Byron Abrams, Unemployment Compensation Director
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§25-2-7, 25-2-8, 25-4-111.
History: New Rule: Filed August 9, 1995, effective September 13, 1995. Repealed and New Rule: Filed January 12, 2001; effective February 16, 2001.