; dating violence; sexual assault; stalking The terms domestic violence , dating violence , sexual assault , and stalking have the meanings given the terms in section 40002 of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12291 ). (2) Domestic partner (A) In general The term domestic partner , with respect to an individual, means another individual with whom the first individual is in a committed relationship. (B) Committed relationship defined The term committed relationship means a relationship between two individuals, each at least 18 years of age, in which each individual is the other individual’s sole domestic partner and both individuals share responsibility for a significant measure of each other’s common welfare. The term includes any such relationship between two individuals, including individuals of the same sex, that is granted legal recognition by a State or political subdivision of a State as a marriage or analogous relationship, including a civil union or domestic partnership. (3) Employ; State The terms employ and State have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203 ). (4) Employee (A) In general The term employee means any person employed by an employer. In the case of an individual employed by a public agency, such term means an individual employed as described in section 3(e)(2) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203(e)(2) ). (B) Basis The term includes a person employed as described in subparagraph (A) on a full- or part-time basis, for a fixed time period, on a temporary basis, pursuant to a detail, or as a participant in a work assignment as a condition of receipt of Federal or State income-based public assistance. (5) Employer The term employer — (A) means any person engaged in commerce or in any industry or activity affecting commerce who employs 15 or more individuals