What is a dislocated worker? Is it anyone who loses his or her job through a major layoff?
A. In general, a dislocated worker is an individual who has been laid off, is eligible for unemployment insurance, and is unlikely to return to his or her previous occupation or industry due to foreign competition or technological change. Not all employees affected by a major layoff will be dislocated workers. They might have job skills that are in demand and can return to work in their previous industry or occupation.
