Yes, you had to be employed but it could be full-time or part-time employment on the day you applied. Technically, you did not have to 'work' that exact day (e.g. you could have had the day off, it was a weekend or you were on vacation), you just had to be employed. If you were on a 'temporary leave of absence' you were still employed as long as you did not resign, or get laid off or get fired. Typically a temporary leave of absence allows employees to deal with pregnancy & maternity leave, other parental responsibilities, adoption, illness, bereavement, family emergencies, voting, jury duty, military duties, etc. So, although this is not legal advice, it would appear that you were on a legitimate leave of absence which is further supported by the fact that you resumed work a few weeks later. I don't think you should be worried. Best wishes.Hey guys, i applied on on 15 july 2021 and there was a condition that you should be full time employed at time of application but i was on temporary leave due to covid and went back to work on 28 july am i still considered to be employed while i was on leave or no ?