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


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 636*, **essential employee** is defined as:

> 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**

