### Question
What is the definition of eligible dislocated workers?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible dislocated workers** is as follows in *29 U.S.C. § 1651*:

> individuals who—


(A) have been terminated or laid off or who have received a notice of termination or layoff from employment, are eligible for or have exhausted their entitlement to unemployment compensation, and are unlikely to return to their previous industry or occupation

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1651*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE FOR DISLOCATED WORKERS**

