full-time employee

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌfʊl.taɪm ɪmˈplɔɪ.iː/

Definition

A worker who is contracted to work the standard number of hours per week, typically qualifying for company benefits.

Examples

• The company policy requires every full-time employee to attend the mandatory training session on Monday.

• As a full-time employee, he is entitled to the same retirement plan as his senior colleagues.

• The startup is looking to hire another full-time employee to help manage the increasing customer demand.

Synonyms of full-time employee

Words with a similar meaning to full-time employee:

• staff member
• permanent staff
• salaried worker

Antonyms of full-time employee

Words with the opposite meaning to full-time employee:

• part-time employee
• freelancer

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