r/title-3-THE-PRESIDENT wiki — defined terms

The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 3 defines, in section order.

3 U.S.C. § 401 — Definitions

“Board” applies throughout its chapter

The term “Board” means the Merit Systems Protection Board under chapter 12 of title 5. (2) Covered employee .—

“covered employee” applies throughout its chapter

The term “covered employee” means any employee of an employing office. (3) Employee .—

“employee” applies throughout its chapter

The term “employee” includes an applicant for employment and a former employee. (4) Employing office .—

“employing office” applies throughout its chapter

The term “employing office” means— (A) each office, agency, or other component of the Executive Office of the President; (B) the Executive Residence at the White House; and (C) the official residence (temporary or otherwise) of the Vice President. (b) Definitions Relating to Certain Matters .— For purposes of applying this chapter with respect to any practice or other matter— (1) to which section 411 relates, the terms “employing office” and “covered employee” shall each be considered to have the meaning given to the term by such section; (2) to which section 412 relates,

3 U.S.C. § 411 — Rights and protections under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

“covered employee” applies in that section

The term “covered employee” means any employee of a unit of the executive branch, including the Executive Office of the President, whether appointed by the President or by any other appointing authority in the executive branch, who is not otherwise entitled to bring an action under any of the statutes referred to in subsection (a), but does not include any individual— (A) whose appointment is made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; (B) who is appointed to an advisory committee, as defined in section 1001 of title 5 ; or (C) who is a member of the uniformed services.

3 U.S.C. § 416 — Rights and protections relating to veterans’ employment and reemployment

“eligible employee” applies in that section

the term “eligible employee” means a covered employee performing service in the uniformed services, within the meaning of section 4303(13) of title 38 , whose service has not been terminated upon the occurrence of any of the events enumerated in section 4304 of such title. (b) Remedy .— The remedy for a violation of subsection (a) shall be such damages as would be appropriate if awarded under section 4323(d) of title 38 . (c) Regulations To Implement Section.— (1) In general .— The President, or the designee of the President, shall issue regulations to implement this section.