### Question
How is the term newly hired employee defined?


### Answer
The term **newly hired employee** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 653a* as the following:

> an employee who—


(i) has not previously been employed by the employer

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 653a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part D-Child Support and Establishment of Paternity**

