Question

Explain whether each of these individuals will be counted as a part of the labor force. Alex left his full minus time job as a teacher and now works part minus time at the library. John is a full minus time student that works as a waiter on the weekends at Chili's. We know that Alex is​ ____________, and we know that John is​ ____________.

Answer 1

Answer:

• employed and is part of the labor force,
• employed and is part of the labor force also.

Explanation:

Part-time jobs are considered employment, so they are not eligible for unemployment benefits and are considered to be an active part of the labor force. Part-time workers include all the people that work less than 30 hours per week either as self-employed or as employees.