A part-time employee is someone who works less hours than a comparable full time employee doing the same type of work.

A part-time employee shall not be treated less favourably than a comparable full time employee in respect of any condition of employment.

For further information download our guide to Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act 2001.

Further information on part-time employees can be found in the Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act, 2001.

Complaints in relation to part-time employees who are unable to obtain their correct entitlements may be referred to the http://www.lrc.ie/viewdoc.asp?DocID=234.