When is a worker deemed to be full time?

Question

When is a worker deemed to be full time?

Answer 1

There are multiple definitions.  It all depends on why you are asking the question.  For instance, your company may only pay benefits to "full time" workers.  In that case, your company will define "full time."  There are no state or federally mandated definitions which apply strictly to all situations.  If you're concerned about your employer's definition, the only way to find out is to ask a representative of your employer -- like your supervisor or the human resources department.

Answer 2

"Full time" has no legal meaning.  For benefits purposes, each company can define the definition - a company isn't required to provide benefits to someone just because they work 40 hours a week even if they work that much every week all year.

Most jobs though are required to pay time and a half for hours over 40 a week.

Answer 3

Depends on the company policy.

Answer 4

Usual definition is working 40/hours per week with an annual salary, but the US Chamber of Commerce states, and I quote:

"Don't assume that an employee must work a 40-hour week to qualify as full-time. The definition of "full-time" varies, depending on which law you're looking at. However, in many cases a person who works at least 30 hours a week (1,500 hours a year) will be considered full-time. In some cases, a person who works at least 75 percent of the average number of hours that are customary for an employee in that particular position must be considered "full time."