Table 9
Share of persons at work whose hours vary, by full- or part-time status and reason, 2014
| All | 5.9% |
|---|---|
| Full time | 4.3 |
| Part time | 10.9 |
| Involuntary part time | |
| Slack work/business conditions | 15.5 |
| Could find only part time | 11.3 |
| Seasonal reasons | 21.5 |
| Voluntary part time | 10.1 |
Note: Data are for all workers "at work" age 16 or older, including self-employed workers. Involuntary part-time workers are those classified as "part time for economic reasons" by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Slack work" refers to a reduction in hours in response to unfavorable business conditions. Data excludes those who report “usually full time.”
Source: Author's analysis of basic monthly Current Population Survey microdata
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