Examines trends in part time employment from 1969 to 1997 and identifies reasons for the growth in involuntary part time employment. Analyses the potential impact on workers were the government to prohibit wage discrimination based on hours worked and to require benefit eligibility for part time workers. Also considers the effects of a mismatch between the qualifications of part time workers and the heightened skill requirements of jobs.

First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

An up-to-date and in-depth analysis of a disquieting trend in the U.S. labor market.