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How Many Hours is a Full-Time Job?

Legal Requirements for Full-Time Employment Employment laws vary by country and region, but many jurisdictions have regulations that define the minimum number of hours that constitute full-time employment. In the United States, for example, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not define full-time employment but sets the standard workweek at 40 hours, with overtime pay required for hours worked…