Definition: There are no legal guidelines that determine whether or not an employee is a full time employee. A determination of whether an employee is working full time depends on the company's policy and practice of defining full time employees.
The standard for full time was typically 40 hours a week in the past, however many employers consider employees as full time working different schedules i.e. over 30 hours, 35 hours, 37.5 hours, etc.
Full time employees may be provided with benefits, including a pension, health insurance, paid vacation, and sick time, that are not offered to part time employees. However, there are no requirements for employers to provide benefits to employees other than those mandated by law.
Also Known As: full-time employee, full time worker
