Code of Maine Rules
12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
172 - MAINE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION
Chapter 17 - VOLUNTARY LEAVING
Section 172-17-8 - Leaving work to accompany, follow or join spouse
Universal Citation: 12 ME Code Rules ยง 172-17-8
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
A. For purposes of subsection 1 of section 1193 of the Employment Security Law, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
1. "Spouse" means a
person to whom the claimant is legally married, or a person to whom the
claimant was legally married within fourteen (14) days of arrival at the new
place of residence.
2. "To
accompany" means that the claimant will relocate at substantially the same time
as the claimant's spouse.
3. "To
follow" means that the claimant will relocate after the claimant's spouse has
already left the area in which they previously resided.
4. "To join" means that the claimant will
relocate to a residence that the claimant's spouse has already
established.
5. "New place of
residence" means a place other than that in which the claimant most recently
lived, and in which the claimant intends to live for an indefinite period of
time, and which is located at such a distance from the previous employment so
as to render commuting unreasonable.
B. For purposes of subsection 1 of section 1193 of the Employment Security Law, factors to be considered may include, but will not be limited to, the following in determining if the claimant is attached to the new labor market:
1. Whether
and to what extent the claimant has made efforts to seek employment.
2. Whether there are any restrictions which
would prevent the claimant from accepting an offer of suitable work.
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