Employed, employed by the employer, or employment relationship means the employment relationship as determined under the common law, under which the key determinant is the putative employer's right to control the means and manner in which the work is performed. Independent authoritative source means a professional, business, trade, educational or governmental association, organization, or other similar entity, not owned or controlled by the employer, which has recognized expertise in an occupational field. Lockout means a labor dispute involving a work stoppage, wherein an employer withholds work from its employees in order to gain a concession from them. Occupation means the occupational or job classification in which the H-1B nonimmigrant is to be employed. Period of intended employment means the time period between the starting and ending dates inclusive of the H-1B nonimmigrant's intended period of employment in the occupational classification at the place of employment as set forth in the labor condition application.
Place of employment means the worksite or physical location where the work actually is performed.
Employee developmental activity. The nature and duration of an H-1B nonimmigrant's job functions may necessitate frequent changes of location with little time spent at any one location. The prevailing wage rate must be no less than the minimum wage required by Federal, State, or local law. Secretary means the Secretary of Labor or the Secretary's designee. Specific employment in question means the set of duties and responsibilities performed or to be performed by the H-1B nonimmigrant at the place of employment.