: provided with a job that pays wages or salary She hasn't been gainfully employed for a few years.

What is the difference between employed and gainfully employed?

gainfully employed means employed for salary or wages on a continuing basis and earning at least an amount equal to the standard of need established under RCW 74.04. ... gainfully employed means employed or self-employed for 'gain or reward' in any business, trade, profession, vocation, calling, occupation or employment.

What is the gainful employment rule?

Issued in 2014, the Gainful Employment (GE) Rule was designed to ensure that career-education programs leave their graduates with debts that are affordable relative to their actual incomes.