Part time

Part-time refers to a type of employment that carries fewer hours per week than a full-time job. They work in shifts but remain on call while off duty and during annual leave. The shifts are often rotational or divided into multiple shifts per day. Workers are considered to be part-time if they commonly work fewer than 30 or 35 hours per week.

Definition

There is no specific number of hours that makes someone full or part-time, but a full-time worker will usually work 35 hours or more a week. Part-time workers should get the same treatment for pay rates (including sick pay, maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay), pension opportunities and promotion opportunities.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Part-time jobs have a few advantages and disadvantages. For instance, part-time work offers flexibility, more free time, and the opportunity to gain a variety of experiences if the worker has more than one part-time job. However, part-time workers may face disadvantages when it comes to long-term financial planning and job security.

Part-time work by country

The regulation of part-time work varies from one country to another. In the European Union, part-time work is highly regulated to avoid exploitation of workers. In the United States, part-time jobs are more loosely defined and can range from a few hours per week to just under the full-time threshold.

See also

• Full-time
• Temporary work
• Casual employment
• Shift work
• Wage labour

References

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