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What is a key employee?

By Jamie AquilaLast updated Jul 20, 2026

A salaried employee in the top 10 percent of pay within 75 miles. Their leave right is unaffected, but job restoration may be limited in narrow circumstances. Leave flags this…

A salaried employee in the top 10 percent of pay within 75 miles. Their leave right is unaffected, but job restoration may be limited in narrow circumstances. Leave flags this only when the exception actually applies.