§ 4301. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Employee." An individual who performs service for hire for
an employer for an average of 20 or more hours per week,
including all individuals employed at any site owned or operated
by an employer. The term does not include an independent
contractor.
"Employer." A person, including the Commonwealth, a public
authority or other governmental subdivision of any kind, that
employs 20 or more employees at at least one site.
"Period of military conflict." A period of war declared by
the Congress of the United States or in which a member of a
reserve component of the armed forces is ordered to active duty
under 10 U.S.C. §§ 12301 (relating to reserve components
generally) and 12302 (relating to ready reserve).
§ 4302. Leaves of absence for military spouses.
An employee whose spouse is a member of the armed forces of
the United States, National Guard or reserve component shall be
allowed a leave of absence by the employee's employer as
follows:
(1) No more than 14 days per year of paid leave:
(i) when the spouse of the employee has been
deployed during a period of military conflict to a combat
theater or combat zone of operations; or
(ii) during a time of emergency or natural disaster
declared by the President or the Governor.
(2) No more than 14 days per year of unpaid leave when
the spouse of the employee has been deployed for training
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