part-time status

Not fully employed

Part-time status describes an employment or enrollment classification involving fewer hours than full-time.

Workers with part-time status typically receive reduced benefits compared to full-time employees: Her part-time status meant she wasn't eligible for health insurance.

Students with part-time status carry a lighter course load, which may affect financial aid eligibility.

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temporary · casual · freelance · gig · weekend · schedule · moonlighting · juggling · second job · benefits · health insurance · benefit eligibility · hourly · reduced · contract · seasonal · retail · waitressing

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employment schedule extent

part-time statusfull-time status

Complete scheduled hours designation

full-time employment · full-time work · regular hours · permanent position

commitment/engagement level

part-time statusundivided attention

Complete concentration on one thing

Family

part, time, status, parts, parted, parting, partial, partially, party

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