### Question
How does the law define eligible employee?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 2618*, **eligible employee** is defined as:

> an eligible employee of an agency or school described in paragraph (1)

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2618*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAVE**

