### Question
What is the definition of eligible employee?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible employee** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 7237*:

> any employee of the agency who—


(A) is scheduled to be separated from service due to a reduction in force under—


(i) regulations prescribed under section 3502 of title 5

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7237*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER VI-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part B-Personnel Provisions**

