{"id":286491,"date":"2025-06-25T09:52:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T09:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/?post_type=hr-glossary&#038;p=286491"},"modified":"2025-06-25T09:52:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T09:52:29","slug":"full-time-hours-per-week","status":"publish","type":"hr-glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/full-time-hours-per-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Full Time Hours Per Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-full-time-hours-per-week\">What are full time hours per week?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the IRS and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees are considered full-time if they work at least 30 hours per week or 130 hours per month. There\u2019s no federal law in the U.S. that sets a standard number of hours for full time status, so it\u2019s up to employers to define what full time means within their organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, full-time schedules fall between 35 and 40 hours a week. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/overtime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fair Labor Standards Act<\/a> (FLSA) classifies any hours worked beyond 40 in a week as overtime for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/nonexempt-employee\/#:~:text=A%20nonexempt%20employee%20is%20any,hours%20of%20any%20given%20week.\">nonexempt employees<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-full-time-vs-part-time-hours-per-week\">Full time vs. part time hours per week<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-aihr-table-ZAELsm wp-block-lazyblock-aihr-table\"><div class=\"gutenberg-table-holder\">\n    <div class=\"gutenberg-table-inner\">\n\t    <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item\">\n             \t\t\t   \t\t\t                                 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-header\" style=\"background-color:#b0e7ff\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-header-single\" style=\"width:20%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-header-single\" style=\"width:40%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFull time hours\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-header-single\" style=\"width:40%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPart time hours\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t     \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content   have-header-table\">\n                                                                                                                    <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-item\" style=\"border-color:#b0e7ff\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:20%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"  \" >\n                                                                                                    <p><strong>Definition (IRS and ACA)<\/strong><\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"Full time hours\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Minimum of 30 hours a week (or 130 hours per month).<\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                                                                <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%\"   header-item=\"Part time hours\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Less than 30 hours a week.<\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                                     <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-item\" style=\"border-color:#b0e7ff\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:20%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"  \" >\n                                                                                                    <p><strong>FLSA overtime entitlement<\/strong><\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"Full time hours\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Nonexempt employees must receive overtime pay for working over 40 hours a week.<\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                                                                <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%\"   header-item=\"Part time hours\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Part-time nonexempt employees are entitled to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/overtime-pay\/\">overtime pay<\/a> for working over 40 hours a week.<\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                                     <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-item\" style=\"border-color:#b0e7ff\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:20%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"  \" >\n                                                                                                    <p><strong>Employer-sponsored benefits<\/strong><\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"Full time hours\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Comprehensive employer-sponsored benefits (health insurance, PTO, retirement plans).<\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                                                                <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%\"   header-item=\"Part time hours\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Generally, no extensive health insurance or other benefits, but employers must contribute to Social Security and Medicare, unemployment insurance, and workers comp insurance.<\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                                     <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-item\" style=\"border-color:#b0e7ff\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:20%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"  \" >\n                                                                                                    <p><strong>Job security and protections<\/strong><\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"Full time hours\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Greater job security and employer protections are outlined in the employment contract.<\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                                                                <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%\"   header-item=\"Part time hours\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Fewer contractual guarantees and legal protections; work hours can be reduced or job terminated (depending on company needs).<\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                                     <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-item\" style=\"border-color:#b0e7ff\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:20%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"  \" >\n                                                                                                    <p><strong>Employee investment<\/strong><\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"Full time hours\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Requires a higher financial investment from the employer; typically means providing greater support, performance management, and training.\u00a0<\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                                                                <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%\"   header-item=\"Part time hours\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Lower investment due to working fewer hours, and perceptions of lower engagement and lack of loyalty.\u00a0<\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                                     <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-item\" style=\"border-color:#b0e7ff\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:20%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"  \" >\n                                                                                                    <p><strong>Career progression<\/strong><\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%; border-color:#b0e7ff\"   header-item=\"Full time hours\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>More access to professional development opportunities, which can lead to promotions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/performance-bonus\/\">performance bonuses<\/a>, and overall career advancement.<\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                                                                                <div class=\"gutenberg-table-item-content-single\" style=\"width:40%\"   header-item=\"Part time hours\" >\n                                                                                                    <p>Lower visibility to managers and limited access to training and higher-level positions, which can negatively impact career progression.<\/p>                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t                               <\/div>\n               \t\t\t   \t\t<\/div>   \n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69faa0718c8e1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69faa0718c8e1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large pin-image wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-time-hours-per-week-Blog-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Comparison of full-time vs part-time hours per week, including benefits, job security, &amp; employer obligations.\" class=\"wp-image-286496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-time-hours-per-week-Blog-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-time-hours-per-week-Blog-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-time-hours-per-week-Blog-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-time-hours-per-week-Blog-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-time-hours-per-week-Blog-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-time-hours-per-week-Blog-510x510.png 510w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-time-hours-per-week-Blog-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-time-hours-per-week-Blog-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-time-hours-per-week-Blog-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-time-hours-per-week-Blog-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/full-time-hours-per-week-Blog.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-benefits-are-linked-to-full-time-hours-per-week\">What benefits are linked to full time hours per week?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the U.S., employers are only legally obligated to provide Social Security, unemployment insurance, Medicare, and family and medical leave (if they have more than 50 employees).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, full time employees often receive a broader range of benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Health insurance:<\/strong> Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/affordable-care-act\/employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affordable Care Act (ACA)<\/a>, companies with 50 or more full-time employees must offer health insurance. Depending on the employer, this can include medical, dental, and vision plans. The employer may partially or fully pay premiums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/paid-time-off\/\">Paid time off<\/a> (PTO):<\/strong> This typically includes vacation, sick leave, and personal days. According to company policy, the amount of PTO for full time employees can be fixed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/pto-accrual\/\">accrued<\/a>, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/unlimited-paid-time-off\/\">unlimited<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retirement plans:<\/strong> Options like 401(k)s, IRAs, or pensions often come with employer contributions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adp.com\/resources\/state-mandated-retirement-plans.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Some states<\/a> require businesses to either offer a retirement plan or enroll workers in a state-sponsored one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bonuses and profit sharing:<\/strong> Beyond base salary, many full time workers are eligible for additional compensation such as bonuses, profit-sharing arrangements, or commissions, depending on performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional development:<\/strong> Professional growth and career advancement opportunities have become a growing expectation among employees. Organizations often grant full time employees access to training to learn new skills and further their careers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-one-two-ZNGHv wp-block-lazyblock-one-two\"><div class=\"gutenberg-quote-columns two_columns\">\n\t<div class=\"gutenberg-quote-column\">\n\t\t      \n\t\t     \t\t\t\t\t     <div class=\"gutenberg-quote-column-content\"><h3>Learn to maintain compliance and fairness in C&amp;B<\/h3>\n<p>Build your skills in ensuring compliance and fairness when handling compensation and benefits for different groups of employees.<\/p>\n<p>AIHR\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/courses\/compensation-benefits-certification\/?il_id=ctr&amp;il_name=box-and-link-in-article&amp;il_position=none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Compensation and Benefits Certificate Program<\/a> teaches you the various aspects of pay (e.g., base and variable pay), how to create a future-proof C&amp;B strategy, and protect your organization from unnecessary risk.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; background-color: #30206b; padding: 15px 30px; font-size: 18px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/courses\/compensation-benefits-certification\/?il_id=ctr&amp;il_name=box-and-button-in-article&amp;il_position=none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\">GET STARTED<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n              \n\t<\/div>\n\t \n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Workplace perks:<\/strong> Non-monetary perks such as subsidized lunches, health and wellness activities, and flexible work options are some common perks for full time employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Job security and legal protections:<\/strong> Full time employees typically enjoy greater job security and legal protections, which are formalized in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/employment-contract\/\">employment contracts<\/a>, as well as certain state and federal laws. Examples include the right to advance termination notice, access to health insurance, and unemployment benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family and medical leave:<\/strong> The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) grants employees who work at least of 1,250 hours in a 12-month period (a minimum of 26 hours a week) the right to unpaid, job-protected leave for a range of circumstances, such as birth, caring for sick family members, or long-term illness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Life and disability insurance:<\/strong> Most employers provide life insurance as a benefit, offering base coverage at no or minimum cost to full time employees. In addition, employers may also partially or fully cover short- and long-term disability insurance in case of non work-related illness or injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employee assistance programs (EAPs):<\/strong> EAPs provide employees with confidential support, such as free assessments, counselling, and referrals. They are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/voluntary-benefits\/\">voluntary benefit<\/a> employees can access for help with stress, mental health, or any other personal or work-related issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hr-tip\"><strong>HR tip<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage managers to also regular check-ins with part time employees. Discuss their career goals to identify those who may want to transition to full time hours in the future. This proactive approach not only increases engagement and retention but can also support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/succession-planning\/\">succession planning<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-staff-who-work-full-time-hours-per-week-earn-overtime\">Do staff who work full time hours per week earn overtime?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all employees who work full time hours per week earn overtime. Here is a helpful overview to explain overtime qualifications for employees working full time hours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-job-classification-and-labor-laws\">Job classification and labor laws<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, nonexempt employees (those not exempt from earning overtime) must be paid for hours worked over 40 hours per week. The minimum overtime rate is 1.5 times an employee\u2019s regular rate (time and a half). Some employers may offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/exempt-employee\/\">exempt employees<\/a> overtime pay, \u201ccomp time\u201d, or bonuses \u2014 even if not legally required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-union-agreements\">Union agreements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) can outline overtime stipulations for full time nonexempt employees that may differ from standard labor laws. These union agreements often have more generous terms, such as double-time rates. In some instances, overtime provisions can include exempt employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-working-public-holidays-or-weekends\">Working public holidays or weekends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time worked outside of normal working hours, such as weekends and public holidays, is often paid at a premium rate (e.g., two times the regular rate) to nonexempt employees, depending on state laws or company policy. This premium rate does not necessarily cover hours worked beyond 40 hours a week.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gaihrpl gaihrpl-23\"><div class=\"gaihrpl-single aaihrpl-165\"><a class=\"gofollow\" data-track=\"MTY1LDIzLDYwMA==\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/courses\/hr-business-partner-certificate\/?il_id=banner&#038;il_name=bpcp&#038;il_creative=bpcp-modules&#038;il_position=slot2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"display:block;padding-top:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/plugs\/podcast-blog-ads-fade.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BPCP-Banner-Modules.png 360w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BPCP-Banner-Modules.png 360w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/BPCP-Banner-Modules.png 700w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/plugs\/ w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 360px, (max-width: 960px) 360px, (max-width: 1280px) 700px, 750px\" style=\"box-shadow: 0px 0px 20px 5px rgb(46 61 73 \/ 15%);display: block;margin: auto; border-radius:19px;\" class=\"small_ad\" \/><\/a>\r\n<br><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750752431358\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the minimum hours for full time employment?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There\u2019s no single legal standard in the U.S. for what counts as full-time work. However, several agencies offer definitions. The IRS and the ACA consider 30 hours per week (or 130 per month) as full-time, while the Bureau of Labor Statistics uses 35 hours per week as its benchmark.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750752438491\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is a 30-hour work week full time?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Under the ACA, working 30 hours per week qualifies as full-time. 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