§ 551.103 - Coverage.  


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  • § 551.103 Coverage.

    (a) Covered. Any employee of an agency who is not specifically excluded by another statute is covered by the Act. This includes any person who is:

    (1) Defined as an employee in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code;

    (2) A civilian employee appointed under other appropriate authority; or

    (3) Suffered or permitted to work by an agency whether or not formally appointed.

    (b) Not covered. The following persons are not covered by the Act:

    (1) A person appointed under appropriate authority without compensation;

    (2) A trainee;

    (3) A volunteer; or

    (4) A member of the Uniformed Services.