26. Was [respondent] on layoff from a job or business last week?
If "No," ask -- Was [respondent] temporarily absent or on vacation from a job or business last week?
[] 2 Yes, on vacation, temporary illness, labor dispute, etc.
[] 3 No
27a. Has [respondent] been looking for work during the last 4 weeks?
[] 2 No -- Skip to 28
27b. Could [respondent] have taken a job last week if one had been offered?
If "No," ask -- For what reason?
[] 2 No, temporarily ill
[] 3 No, other reasons (in school, etc.)
[] 4 Yes, could have taken job