### Question
How does the law define labor market area?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 3102*, **labor market area** is defined as:

> an economically integrated geographic area within which individuals can reside and find employment within a reasonable distance or can readily change employment without changing their place of residence

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 3102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY**

