### Question
How does the law define employee?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1002*, **employee** is defined as:

> any individual employed by an employer

#### 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**

