19 U.S.C. § 2319
Section 2319 · Definitions
Current version, with additions and removals from the April 7, 1986 version.
For purposes of this part—
For purposes of this part—
(A) has been totally or partially separated from such employment, or
(B) has been totally separated from employment with the firm in a subdivision of which such adversely affected employment exists.
(3) Repealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, §2511(1), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 888.
(3) The term "firm" means—
(A) a firm, including an agricultural firm or service sector firm; or
(B) an appropriate subdivision thereof.
(4) The term “average weekly wage” means one-thirteenth of the total wages paid to an individual in the high quarter. For purposes of this computation, the high quarter shall be that quarter in which the individual's total wages were highest among the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters immediately before the quarter in which occurs the week with respect to which the computation is made. Such week shall be the week in which total separation occurred, or, in cases where partial separation is claimed, an appropriate week, as defined in regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
(4) The term "average weekly wage" means one-thirteenth of the total wages paid to an individual in the high quarter. For purposes of this computation, the high quarter shall be that quarter in which the individual's total wages were highest among the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters immediately before the quarter in which occurs the week with respect to which the computation is made. Such week shall be the week in which total separation occurred, or, in cases where partial separation is claimed, an appropriate week, as defined in regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
(5) The term “average weekly hours” means 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).
(5) The term "average weekly hours" means 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).
(6) The term “partial separation” means, with respect to an individual who has not been totally separated, that he has had—
(6) The term "partial separation" means, with respect to an individual who has not been totally separated, that he has had—
(A) his hours of work reduced to 80 percent or less of his average weekly hours in adversely affected employment, and
(A) his hours of work reduced to 80 percent or less of his average weekly hours in adversely affected employment, and
(B) his wages reduced to 80 percent or less of his average weekly wage in such adversely affected employment.
(B) his wages reduced to 80 percent or less of his average weekly wage in such adversely affected employment.
(7) Repealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, §2511(1), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 888.
(A) the benefit year and any ensuing period, as determined under applicable State law, during which the individual is eligible for regular compensation, additional compensation, or extended compensation, or
(A) the benefit year and any ensuing period, as determined under applicable State law, during which the individual is eligible for regular compensation, additional compensation, or extended compensation, or
(B) the equivalent to such a benefit year or ensuing period provided for under the applicable Federal unemployment insurance law.
(B) the equivalent to such a benefit year or ensuing period provided for under the applicable Federal unemployment insurance law.
(B) The term “job search workshop” means a short (1 to 3 days) seminar designed to provide participants with knowledge that will enable the participants to find jobs. Subjects are not limited to, but should include, labor market information, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and techniques for finding job openings.
(B) The term "job search workshop" means a short (1 to 3 days) seminar designed to provide participants with knowledge that will enable the participants to find jobs. Subjects are not limited to, but should include, labor market information, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and techniques for finding job openings.
(C) The term “job finding club” means a job search workshop which includes a period (1 to 2 weeks) of structured, supervised activity in which participants attempt to obtain jobs.
(C) The term "job finding club" means a job search workshop which includes a period (1 to 2 weeks) of structured, supervised activity in which participants attempt to obtain jobs.
(17) The term "service sector firm" means a firm engaged in the business of supplying services.
(18) The term "adversely affected incumbent worker" means a worker who—
(A) is a member of a group of workers who have been certified as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under subpart A;
(B) has not been totally or partially separated from adversely affected employment; and
(C) the Secretary determines, on an individual basis, is threatened with total or partial separation.
(19) The term "recognized postsecondary credential" means a credential consisting of an industry-recognized certificate or certification, a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship, a license recognized by a State or the Federal Government, or an associate or baccalaureate degree.