### Question
How does the law define employee?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 8951*, **employee** is defined as:

> an employee defined under section 8901(1) and an employee of the District of Columbia courts

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8951*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 89A-ENHANCED DENTAL BENEFITS**

