In addition to the definitions contained in sections 4, 301, and
303(e) of the Act and Part 626 of this chapter, the following
definitions apply to programs under Title III of the Act and this part:
Substantial layoff (for participant eligibility) means any
reduction-in-force which is not the result of a plant closing and which
results in an employment loss at a single site of employment during any
30 day period for:
(a)(1) At least 33 percent of the employees (excluding employees
regularly working less than 20 hours per week); and
(2) At least 50 employees (excluding employees regularly working
less than 20 hours per week); or
(b) At least 500 employees (excluding employees regularly working
less than 20 hours per week).
Substantial layoff (for rapid response assistance) means any
reduction-in-force which is not the result of a plant closing and which
results in an employment loss at a single site of employment during any
30 day period for at least 50 employees (excluding employees regularly
working less than 20 hours per week) (section 314(b)(4)).
