### Question
How is the term mass layoff defined?


### Answer
The term **mass layoff** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 2101* as the following:

> a reduction in force which—


(A) is not the result of a plant closing

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-WORKER ADJUSTMENT AND RETRAINING NOTIFICATION**

