### Question
What is the definition of average weekly hours?


### Answer
The definition of **average weekly hours** is as follows in *19 U.S.C. § 2319*:

> 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 12-TRADE ACT OF 1974 > SUBCHAPTER II-RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION > Part 2-Adjustment Assistance for Workers > subpart c-general provisions**

