Is 15 hours a week part-time?

Yes, 15 hours a week is part-time; however, the United States Department of Labor does not define part time-employment, so it is up to either the IRS and the Affordable Care Act or, in some cases, employers. The IRS and the Affordable Care Act define anyone working 30 hours or more a week or 130 hours or more a month as a full-time employee, and alternatively, anything less than that is part-time.

Because 15 hours a week is less than that 30-hour full-time number, then working 15 hours per week is considered part-time. This means that employers are not required to provide benefits, as that is only required for full-time positions. Some companies may still provide some benefits to part-time employees.