1. 1. The separation is a discharge if:

   1. a. The worker had a reason for the absence,
   2. b. The worker intended to return to work upon a certain occurrence, and
   3. c. The worker tried to return to work; or

2. 2. The separation is a quit if:

   1. a. The worker did not intend to return to work, and
   2. b. Made no attempt to preserve the job.

Except as provided in R6-3-50135.03 and R6-3-50135.04, when a separation occurs because of a worker’s absence from work, and a discharge is not established:

Historical Note

Adopted effective July 22, 1997 (Supp. 97-3).