For purposes of this part, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a) “Employee” and “employee benefits” have the same meanings set forth in Section 1501.
(b) “Employer” means any person, partnership, corporation, association, or other business entity that employs 15 or more employees.
(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 195. (AB 1023) Effective January 1, 2012.)