Displaced workers are defined as persons 20 years of age and over who lost or left jobs because their plant or company closed or moved, there was insufficient work for them to do, or their position or shift was abolished.

Who is considered a dislocated worker?

Dislocated workers are individuals who have lost their jobs due to a layoff. Also known as displaced workers, they've experienced job loss due to circumstances beyond their control. Workers who are terminated due to unsatisfactory job performance are not considered displaced workers.

Does displaced mean fired?

The term "laid off" is most often used to describe workers who lose jobs because their work is no longer needed. “Displaced” is sometimes used to describe workers who have been permanently laid off, or laid off due to a big closure. “Dislocations” are layoffs due to competition from imported products.