The unemployment rate includes only individuals over the age of 21 who were involuntarily laid off or fired from their previous jobs.

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The unemployment rate includes individuals who are actively seeking work and are available for work, regardless of age or reason for job loss. It also includes those who are working part-time but would prefer full-time work, as well as those who have given up searching for work due to lack of job opportunities (known as discouraged workers).

The Unemployment Rate Includes Only Individuals Over the Age of 21