Which criteria do economists use to determine whether a person is employed or unemployed?

Economists use specific criteria to classify individuals as employed or unemployed based on their labor force status. A person is considered employed if they have worked for pay or profit during the past week, including part-time work. Conversely, an individual is deemed unemployed if they are actively seeking work but are currently without a job. Those not actively seeking employment or who are not available for work are classified as not in the labor force.