It was not too long ago when only 13.5% of U.S employees were part-timers. According to the U.S Department of Labor, the number of part-time employees has increased to a peak 20.1% in 2010. The Department of Labor defines “part-time” as working 25 hours or less per week and defines “full-time” as working between 32-40 hours per week. The increase of part-time jobs has become a popular trend. A slow economic recovery from the 2007 recession has caused an increase in part-time jobs. Therefore, depriving Americans of health benefits, job security and high earnings. The rise of part-time jobs in the U.S has caused a decrease in employee health benefits. Employers have decreased full-time employment positions in favor
It was not too long ago when only 13.5% of U.S employees were part-timers. According to the U.S Department of Labor, the number of part-time employees has increased to a peak 20.1% in 2010. The Department of Labor defines “part-time” as working 25 hours or less per week and defines “full-time” as working between 32-40 hours per week. The increase of part-time jobs has become a popular trend. A slow economic recovery from the 2007 recession has caused an increase in part-time jobs. Therefore, depriving Americans of health benefits, job security and high earnings. The rise of part-time jobs in the U.S has caused a decrease in employee health benefits. Employers have decreased full-time employment positions in favor