ERISA Definitions
The following definitions appear in ERISA §3 (29 USC §1002) relating to employer and employee. The definitions are circular. The definition of employee given here is essentially worthless.
(5) The term ``employer'' means any person acting directly as an employer, or indirectly in the interest of an employer, in relation to an employee benefit plan; and includes a group or association of employers acting for an employer in such capacity.
(6) The term ``employee'' means any individual employed by an employer.
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