Part time position of 30 hours, actually work 37 per week

[Windsong73]

Jurisdiction

New Jersey

I was hired 3 years ago on a part time basis, and in the begining 30 hours a week was sufficient for the work I was being assigned. 3 years later my responsiblities and daily assignments exponentally grown. I now work between to 34-40 hours a week. I was told by a friend that if I have constently work 35-37, sometimes 40, no less than 34, for more than 2 months that the position must be made into a full time position, by law.
Any help with this question would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Betty3]

No, they do not have to give you a full time position. There is no legal requirement/guideline in NJ that working so many hrs. requires that they give you a full time position. Making someone full time is generally based on company policy or practice.

 

[ElleMD]

Nope. There is no standard definition of FT. Individual employers may define it in some way and certain benefit plans may be available to those who met a certain hours threshold. You work the number of hours your employer asks you to work, absent a contract or those in very specific industries (commercial driver, airline pilot, etc.).

 

[Windsong73]

Nope. There is no standard definition of FT. Individual employers may define it in some way and certain benefit plans may be available to those who met a certain hours threshold. You work the number of hours your employer asks you to work, absent a contract or those in very specific industries (commercial driver, airline pilot, etc.).

Thank you for your help. Looks like it's time to find a different position.

 

[Betty3]

Did you ever ask if you might be considered for a full time position?