fulltid

Fulltid (full-time) refers to an employment arrangement with a standard number of weekly hours considered full by law, collective agreements, or company policy. It contrasts with deltidsarbeid (part-time) and with temporary or fixed-term positions. The exact threshold varies by country, sector, and contract.

In many European contexts, full-time is about 35–40 hours per week, usually distributed over five days. In Norway, the common standard is 37.5 hours per week, with variations by industry; overtime rules and flexitime may apply.

Fulltid employees typically have access to the standard employment rights and benefits, including paid vacation, sick leave, pension contributions, and social insurance. The level of benefits may depend on hours, contract type, and collective agreements.

Deltid involves fewer weekly hours and may entail pro-rated pay and benefits. Some employers require a minimum number of hours for full-time status; transitions from deltids to full-time depend on vacancies, policy, and law.

Terminology and context: The term is common in job postings, contracts, and labor statistics. In Norwegian usage, fulltid is often used interchangeably with heltid, though some contexts prefer different terms.