In re the Claim of Kam Wing Tam

Appeal from a decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, filed March 10, 2004, which ruled that claimant was disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance benefits because he voluntarily left his employment without good cause.

Claimant, a jewelry stone setter, requested permission from his employer to take a month’s leave of absence to travel to China. The purpose of the trip was for claimant to seek medical treatment for his shoulder. The employer advised claimant that his job would not be held until he returned and that a replace*750ment would be hired. Upon claimant’s return, the…