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


### Answer
The term **qualified employee** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 7906* as follows -

> an employee as described in subsection (b)

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 7906*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart F-Labor-Management and Employee Relations > CHAPTER 79-SERVICES TO EMPLOYEES**

