What is a dislocated worker?

Dislocated workers are individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, such as due to layoffs, plant closures, or downsizing. They may also include people who are unemployed because of natural disasters or economic changes that shut down their place of employment. Dislocated workers often qualify for specialized government programs that help them retrain, find new employment, or access support services to ease the transition back into the workforce.