According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to be oﬃcially unemployed a person must
A) be in the labor force.
B) be 21 years of age or older.
C) have lost a job.
D) be waiting to be called back from a layoff.

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To be officially unemployed, a person must be in the labor force, meaning they are actively seeking employment and available to work. Age or recent job loss alone do not determine unemployment status. Waiting to be called back from a layoff may count as unemployed, depending on the amount of time elapsed and whether the person is actively seeking other employment options.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to Be Oﬃcially