### Question
How does Adjustment Assistance for Workers define total separation?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 2319*, **total separation** is defined as:

> the layoff or severance of an individual from employment with a firm in which, or in a subdivision of which, adversely affected employment exists

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2319*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-TRADE ACT OF 1974 > SUBCHAPTER II-RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION > Part 2-Adjustment Assistance for Workers > subpart c-general provisions**

