(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Civil Air Patrol leave' means leave requested by an employee who: (1) is a volunteer member of the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force known as the Civil Air Patrol; and (2) has been authorized by the United States Air Force, the Governor, or a political subdivision of the State to respond to an emergency mission. (c) 'Employee' means any individual who performs services for, or under the control of, a provider of wages or remuneration. (d) 'Employee benefits' means all benefits other than wages given by an employer. (e) 'Employer' means any person that employs more than 15 employees.
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