### Question
What does substantial layoff mean?


### Answer
**Substantial layoff** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 1661c*:

> a layoff of 50 or more individuals

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1661c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE FOR DISLOCATED WORKERS > Part A-State Delivery of Services**

