### Question
What is the definition of year of service?


### Answer
The definition of **year of service** is as follows in *29 U.S.C. § 1052*:

> a 12-month period during which the employee has not less than 1,000 hours of service

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1052*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 2-participation and vesting**

