Question

Based on the criteria used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), identify each person's status as Employed, Unemployed, "Not jn the labor force".

a. Yakov is a 48-year-old autoworker who was laid off from his job 6 months ago. He is frustrated with his inability to find a new full-time position. Last week, he took a part-time job but was given only 3 hours of work.
b. Employed Ana is a 32-year-old professional basketball player. She finished her last season as a player 3 weeks ago and is currently interviewing for a coaching position.
c. Charles is a 45-year-old accountant who has been out of work for almost a year. He became so discouraged that he gave up on his job search a couple of months ago.
d. Juanita is a 29-year-old who lost her job as an associate producer for a radio station. After spending a few weeks out of work and interviewing for several other positions, she gave up on her job search and decided to go back to grad school. She made that decision a few months ago.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

a. yakov is employed. even though his work is part time, he is still a member of the labour force since he is in paid employment.

b. Ana is an unemployed member of the labour force since she already finished as a basketball player and is interviewing for a coaching position.

c. Charles already gave up on searching for jobs. he is no longer in the labour force.

d. Juanita is not in the labour force since she is not working and has already given up on her job search.