### Question
How is the "essential employee" defined?


### Answer
The term **essential employee** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 636* as follows -

> an individual who is employed by a small business concern and whose managerial or technical expertise is critical to the successful day-to-day operations of that small business concern

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 636*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

