For persons 13 years and over
[Questions S13-L21 were asked of all individuals 13 years and older]
L18. Looking for work and availability for work
If [respondent] "did not work" in L17, is [respondent] looking for work?
[] 1 Looking for work
Not looking for work
[] 2 Available
[] 3 Not available
If record code "3", continue to L19
Column S13-S16 and L17-L22
[Ask persons age 13 years or older]
Column L18: Looking for work and availability for work during the past week
[Only for those who recoded "Not working" in column L17]
The question asked [of respondent]: "During the March 25th-31st, 2000 week, have you been looking for work?"
Record code in check box as follows:
[] 1 Looking for work
Record code "1"
Not looking for work
Ask [the respondent] this question: "During the March 25th-31st, 2000 week, were you available to work?" Available to work (readiness), meaning a person wants to work and is capable of working.
[] 2 Available to work
Record code "2"
[] 3 Not available to work
Record code "3" and continue to column L19.