Full-time or part-time for pay purposes?

Q: How many hours is full-time employment? How many hours is part-time employment?

A: 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. Whether an employee is considered full-time or part-time does not change the application of the FLSA.

Source of FAQ: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/faq/esa/flsa/014.htm-->

Remember that other laws may define part time status, such as the WARN Act.