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How can I determine what constitutes full-time and part-time work hours?

Last Updated: March 31, 2008

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not define full-time employment or part-time employment. This is a matter generally to be determined by the employer.

However, for covered, nonexempt employees, the FLSA requires overtime pay at a rate of not less than one and one-half times an employee's regular rate of pay after 40 hours of work in a workweek.

For more information, go to www.dol.gov/esa/whd/flsa/.

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