Originally published on November 18, 2013
The Future of Part-time Jobs in the US Economy
For some time, people have feared that firms will replace full-time jobs with part-time jobs in order to cut back on costly benefits and taxes. This speculation has been spurred by debate over the Affordable Care Act, which mandates that employers with more than 50 employees provide health-insurance coverage to those who work 30 or more hours per week.
Using data from job site Indeed.com, I recently explored both the supply and demand for part-time jobs. There has been a relatively small increase on both sides, suggesting there may be benefits for some job seekers and employers in part-time jobs, but the vast majority of future employment will continue to be full-time. You can read more on the Indeed blog by following the link.
