(a) The term “employe,” as used in this act, shall mean any person employed for hire in any lawful business, industry, trade or profession, or in any other lawful enterprise in which individuals are gainfully employed; including individuals employed by the Commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions, including public bodies: Provided, however, That the term “employe” as used in this act shall not apply to any person or persons who is or are subject to Section 6 of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (Act of June 25, 1938, as amended).¹

(b) “Employer” includes any person acting, directly or indirectly, in the interest of any employer in relation to an employe.

(c) “Employ” includes to suffer or permit to work.

(d) “Secretary” shall mean the Secretary of Labor and Industry.

(e) The term “labor organization” means any organization of any kind, or any agency or employe representation committee or plan, in which employes participate and which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of work.

(f) Wherever the masculine is used, the feminine and neuter shall be included.