Definition and coverage
A part-time employee works under a contract of service for fewer than 35 hours a week. Employment Act protection applies except for domestic workers and seafarers. A fee-based independent service contract is not the same relationship.
Contract specifications
Specify hourly basic pay, hourly gross pay including allowances, hours per day/week and workdays per week/month. The linked pay guide explains monthly-to-hourly and daily conversions.