1288.0 - Standards for Labour Force Statistics, 1996  
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Contents >> Full-Time/Part-Time Status >> Classification and coding

SCOPE OF THE VARIABLE

16. The variable Full-time/Part-time Status is applicable to all persons in the labour force.


THE CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA

17. The criteria used in classifying units in the classification are 'actual' hours worked in all jobs last week or 'usual' hours worked in all jobs (for those not at work in the reference week) for employed persons. For unemployed person the criteria used in classifying units are whether the person is 'looking for full-time work' or 'looking for part-time work' .


THE STANDARD CLASSIFICATION

18. 'Full-time/Part-time Status' is a flat classification with two categories for employed persons:

  • Full-time
  • Part-time
19. For unemployed persons the two categories for classification are:
  • Looking for full-time work
  • Looking for part-time work


THE CODE STRUCTURE

20. The standard code structure is:

1.Full-time
2.Part-time





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