Part Time Working Rules
If you are thinking about accepting a part-time position, there are a few rules that you should be aware of. You may miss out on valuable benefits and frills that full-time workers enjoy. Also, people who work part time are usually put on an hourly rate as opposed to a salary that is paid regardless of actual hours worked. There are also a few benefits to part-time work. So that you will be clear about your employment situation, it's best that you get a good understanding of part time working rules.
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Fair Labor Standards Act
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All part-time workers are protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act, a law which was enacted in 1938 to protect worker rights.
Breaks
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When a part-time employee takes a 5-minute break (or longer, depending on the rules of the employer) they are paid for that time.
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MIsconceptions
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It is up to the employer (not the law) to define how many hours is considered "part time," according to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Extra Pay
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The law does not require that part-time workers be paid extra for working nights and weekends. That is up to the employer.
Vacations and Sick Days
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Holidays, personal days and sick days do not have to be paid for part-time employees; that is up to the employer's discretion.
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