### Question
What does total separation mean?


### Answer
**Total separation** has the following meaning in *19 U.S.C. § 2319*:

> the layoff or severance of an individual from employment with a firm in 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**

