### Question
What is the definition of employer?


### Answer
The definition of **employer** is as follows in *29 U.S.C. § 652*:

> a person engaged in a business affecting commerce who has employees, but does not include the United States (not including the United States Postal Service) or any State or political subdivision of a State

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 652*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH**

