### Question
How does the law define eligible dislocated workers?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1651*, **eligible dislocated workers** is defined as:

> 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 19-JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP > SUBCHAPTER III-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE FOR DISLOCATED WORKERS**

