Employment Types and Status

An employee who works a standard number of hours defined by their employer, usually anything over 30 hours per week.

An employee who works fewer hours than a full-time employee, often less than 30 hours per week.

An individual or company that provides services to another entity under terms specified in a contract.

A self-employed person who offers services, usually to multiple clients at one time.

An employee hired for a specific period or project.

A trainee, often a student, who works to gain experience in a particular field.

Exempt employees are not entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), while non-exempt employees are.

A trial period at the beginning of employment to assess the suitability of a new employee.