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


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 2620*, **eligible employee** is defined as:

> an employee who has been employed for at least 30 calendar days by the employer with respect to whom leave is requested under section 2612(a)(1)(F) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2620*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAVE**

