### Question
How does the law define unemployed individuals?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1503*, **unemployed individuals** is defined as:

> individuals who are without jobs and who want and are available for work

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle F-Transition Rules and Effective Dates**

