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Employment Loss
The term "employment loss" means: (1) an employment termination, other than a discharge for cause or a voluntary quit or retirement; (2) a layoff of more than 6 months; or (3) a reduction of hours of work for each employee of more than 50% for each month of a 6 month period.
U.S. Department of Labor