●An employer closes or shuts down the work place to resist employee demands, unless they were striking prior to the lockout or shutdown. Obtain verification.

●The striker's employment is terminated by the employer, even when strike pay is being received. The employee's termination notice serves as verification.

●An employee is not a participant in the bargaining unit on strike and does not want to cross a picket line due to fear of personal injury. Verify the threats of violence through union personnel, company officials, newspaper reports, etc.

●A local, state, or federal government employee participates in a strike against the government. The employee is considered to have voluntarily quit their job. (See Voluntary Quit)

●An employee is unemployed or unable to work solely as a result of others who are on strike. Obtain verification.