### Question
What is the definition of affected employees?


### Answer
The definition of **affected employees** is as follows in *29 U.S.C. § 2101*:

> employees who may reasonably be expected to experience an employment loss as a consequence of a proposed plant closing or mass layoff by their employer

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

