### Question
How does the law define average weekly hours?


### Answer
Under *19 U.S.C. § 2319*, **average weekly hours** is defined as:

> the average hours worked by the individual (excluding overtime) in the employment from which he has been or claims to have been separated in the 52 weeks (excluding weeks during which the individual was sick or on vacation) preceding the week specified in the last sentence of paragraph (4)

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2319*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-IMPORTATION OF PRE-COLUMBIAN MONUMENTAL OR ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTURE OR MURALS > SUBCHAPTER II-RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION > Part 2-Adjustment Assistance for Workers > subpart c-general provisions**

