The Act does not define the scope of ``immediate family.'' Whether
an individual other than a parent, spouse or child will be considered as
a member of the employer's immediate family, for purposes of sections
3(e)(1) and 13(a)(6)(b), does not depend on the fact that he is related
by blood or marriage. Other than a parent, spouse or child, only the
following persons will be considered to qualify as part of the
employer's immediate family: Step-children, foster children, step-
parents and foster parents. Other relatives, even when living
permanently in the same household as the employer, will not be
considered to be part of the ``immediate family.''
[38 FR 17726, July 3, 1973]
