### Question
How does the law define regular employer?


### Answer
Under *30 U.S.C. § 826*, **regular employer** is defined as:

> the entity that is the covered employee's legal or statutory employer pursuant to applicable State law

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 826*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

