Unemployed Person
/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd ˈpɜrsən/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual who is without gainful employment but is actively seeking work, as recognized for purposes of labor law and social benefits.
The law provides unemployment benefits to an unemployed person who meets specific eligibility criteria.
Forms
- unemployed person
- unemployed persons
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Commentary
The term is often defined by eligibility criteria in social security and labor statutes and may affect rights to unemployment benefits and job placement programs.
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