Section 172-17-1 - Leaves of absenceWhen making determinations under subsection 1 of section 1193 of the Employment Security Law in cases involving a leave of absence, factors to be considered may include, but will not be limited to, the following:
A. Whether the claimant received any wages, continuation of health or other insurance coverage or other benefits while on leave of absence.B. The claimant's seniority status with the employer.C. The employer's policy concerning the granting of leaves of absence.D. The employment status of the claimant at the end of the leave of absence.E. Any contractual agreements between the claimant and the employer.F. The reason that the leave of absence was requested.G. Whether the leave of absence was for a definite or indefinite period.H. If applicable, the reason that the claimant filed a claim for unemployment benefits prior to the end of the leave of absence.I. The employer's and the claimant's intentions with regard to the claimant's employment status at the termination of the leave of absence.12- 172 C.M.R. ch. 17, § 1