Definitions

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  • As used in this chapter, unless it is otherwise provided or the context requires a different construction, application, or meaning:
    • (a) “Employee” means a person who performs a service for wages or other remuneration under a contract of hire, written or oral, express or implied. “Employee” includes a person employed by the Government of the United States Virgin Islands.

    • (b) “Employer” means a person who has one or more employees. Employer includes an agent of an employer and the Government of the United States Virgin Islands.

    • (c) “Person” means an individual, sole proprietorship, corporation, association, or any other legal entity.

    • (d) “Public body” means all of the following:

      • (1) a territorial officer, employee, agency, department, division, bureau, board, commission, council, authority, or other body in the executive branch of the territorial government;

      • (2) an agency, board, commission, council, member, or employee of the legislative branch of the territorial government;

      • (3) any other body which is created by the territory or which is primarily funded by or through territorial authority, or any member or employee of that body;

      • (4) a law enforcement agency or any member or employee of a law enforcement agency;

      • (5) the judiciary and any member or employee of the judiciary.


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