If a person without a job is not actively looking for work, that person is classified as not being in the labor force.

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This is the standard definition used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to define who is considered part of the labor force. To be considered part of the labor force, a person must be either employed or actively seeking employment (i.e. unemployed and actively searching for a job). If a person is not working and not actively seeking employment, they are considered to be out of the labor force.

If a Person Without a Job Is Not Actively Looking