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# CD.EMP.02 unemployment\_reason

The unemployment reason code directory outlines categories that identify why a person left their last job or why they are currently seeking work. The reference for these categories and codes is the [Eurostat EU-LFS Database User Guide](https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/methodologies/transformedlabourforcesurveyuserguidance)

<table><thead><tr><th width="85.666748046875">Code</th><th width="314.3333740234375">Category</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>01</td><td>Dismissed or made redundant</td><td>The job was terminated by the employer (e.g., business closure, staff cuts).</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>A job of limited duration has ended</td><td>Fixed-term contracts, seasonal work, or temporary agency work completion.</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>Personal or family responsibilities</td><td>Caring for children, elderly, or other domestic tasks.</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>Own illness or disability</td><td>Leaving due to health issues that prevent work.</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>Education or training</td><td>Leaving to return to school, university, or vocational training.</td></tr><tr><td>06</td><td>Retirement</td><td>Normal retirement or early retirement from the labor market.</td></tr><tr><td>07</td><td>Military or community service</td><td>Compulsory or voluntary service (where applicable).</td></tr><tr><td>08</td><td>Other reasons</td><td>Resignations for personal reasons not covered above or "dissatisfaction."</td></tr></tbody></table>


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