Federal Employee
/ˈfedərəl ɪmˌplɔɪi/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual employed by the United States federal government, typically subject to federal employment laws and regulations.
The federal employee filed a grievance under the Merit Systems Protection Board procedures.
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- federal employee
- federal employees
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Commentary
The term 'federal employee' is used broadly in U.S. federal law to designate workers employed by federal agencies; legal contexts often focus on distinctions in rights and protections compared to state or private employees.
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