A separation that is not "voluntary" will not subject a claimant to disqualification under G.L. c. 151A § 25(e)(1). A separation is considered voluntary if an employee simply chooses to leave his or her employment. A separation is not voluntary if it was:

• coerced or required by the employer;
• caused by circumstances beyond the claimant's control; or
• for "urgent, compelling anc necessitous" reasons.

G.L. c. 151A, § 25(e). These factors are more fully discussed in the following sections.