; or (2) $1,400. (c) Timing of adjustments The adjustments required by subsection (a) shall be made as soon as practicable after the end of the lapse in appropriations described in that subsection. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term compensation has the meaning given that term in section 6701 of title 41, United States Code. (2) The term employee means the following: (A) A service employee as that term is defined in section 6701(3) of title 41, United States Code, except that the term also includes service employees described in subparagraph (C) of that section notwithstanding that subparagraph. (B) A laborer or mechanic covered by section 3142 of title 40, United States Code.