### Question
How does PAY ADMINISTRATION define employee?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 5597*, **employee** is defined as:

> an employee of a defense agency, serving under an appointment without time limitation, who has been currently employed for a continuous period of at least 12 months, except that such term does not include—


(A) a reemployed annuitant under subchapter III of chapter 83, chapter 84, or another retirement system for employees of the Government

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5597*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart D-Pay and Allowances > CHAPTER 55-PAY ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER IX-SEVERANCE PAY AND BACK PAY**

