1. A. The commonly accepted test of “good cause”, when considering voluntary leaving, is “What would the reasonable worker have done under similar circumstances?” The following two points should be considered:

   1. 1. What were the claimant’s reasons for leaving?
   2. 2. Do the reasons justify leaving?

2. B. A worker’s voluntary separation is not disqualifying if it is consistent with well defined public policy. Examples of this type of cause for leaving are:

   1. 1. Legally substandard employment.
   2. 2. Work which meets legal standards, but involves undue risk to the worker’s health or safety.

3. C. A reasonable worker will not quit impulsively. He will attempt to maintain the employment except when this is impossible or impractical. Good cause is generally not established unless the worker takes one or more of the following steps prior to quitting in an attempt to adjust the grievance:

   1. 1. Gives the work a fair trial.
   2. 2. Attempts to adjust unsatisfactory working conditions.
   3. 3. Requests a leave of absence when necessary to resolve some personal difficulty.
4. D. A worker need not take such steps before quitting if they are impracticable or impossible, or would obviously not be fruitful.

Historical Note

Former Rule number -- Voluntary Leaving 210. Former Rule repealed, new Section R6-3-50210 adopted effective January 24, 1977 (Supp. 77-1).