The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word WORKAHOLIC
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The straight part
We know that "obsessive employee" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case obsessive employee = workaholic.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WORKAHOLIC mean?
WORKAHOLIC noun- A person who feels compelled to work excessively.
- In the nature or manner of a workaholic.