### Question
What is the definition of employer?


### Answer
The definition of **employer** is as follows in *29 U.S.C. § 1002*:

> any person acting directly as an employer, or indirectly in the interest of an employer, in relation to an employee benefit plan

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle A-General Provisions**

