1. (a) The purpose of Emp 503.10 is to implement RSA 282-A:32,(a)(6).
2. (b) “Immediate family” means spouse, parent, and minor child under the age of 18 whether the relationship is a biological, adoption, step-, half-, or in-law relationship.
3. (c) “Illness” means verified disease, poor health, or sickness which necessitates the care of the ill person by another person for a period of time longer than the employer was willing to grant leave.
4. (d) “Disability” means verified disability which necessitates the care of the ill person by another person for a period of time longer than the employer was willing to grant leave.

5. (e) “Disability” shall encompass all types of disability, including:

   1. (1) Mental and physical disability;
   2. (2) Permanent and temporary disability; and
   3. (3) Partial and total disability.
6. (f) An individual who leaves employment due to the illness or disability of the individual’s immediate family shall not be disqualified for benefits due to such leaving of employment.

Source. #9629, INTERIM, eff 12-30-09, EXPIRED: 6-28-10 New. #9746, eff 7-1-10; ss by #12613, eff 8-23-18