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


### Answer
The definition of **covered employee** is as follows in *3 U.S.C. § 401*:

> any employee of an employing office

#### Citation:
  - *3 U.S.C. § 401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-EXTENSION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS TO PRESIDENTIAL OFFICES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

