### Question
How does the law define dislocated worker?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 2801*, **dislocated worker** is defined as:

> an individual who—


(A)(i) has been terminated or laid off, or who has received a notice of termination or layoff, from employment

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT DEFINITIONS**

