### Question
What is the definition of essential employee?


### Answer
The definition of **essential employee** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 636*:

> an individual who is employed by a small business concern and whose managerial or technical expertise is critical to the successful day-to-day operations of that small business concern

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 636*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

