What is a dislocated or displaced worker?

A dislocated or displaced worker is an individual who has experienced job loss due to circumstances beyond their control. These circumstances can include layoffs, business closures, self-employment challenges resulting from natural disasters or unforeseen economic events, or being a displaced homemaker who is no longer supported by an unemployed spouse.

When is an individual considered a dislocated worker?

An individual is considered a dislocated worker if they meet any of the following criteria:

1. They have been laid off from their job, or have received notice of an impending layoff, and it is unlikely they will return to that occupation.
2. They have lost their job directly due to the closure of the business they were employed by.
3. They were self-employed but are now without work because of a natural disaster or unexpected economic events.
4. They are a displaced homemaker who is no longer financially supported by their spouse and is unemployed while struggling to find employment.