Lactulose is used as a laxative to treat constipation. In the colon, lactulose is broken down by bacteria into products that help to draw water into the colon, which softens the stool.
If you work full-time, then you are entitled to all the benefits offered to employees by your employer for full-time workers. The definition of full-time, however, varies -- some companies may consider 37.5 to 40 hours as full-time with anything less categorized as part-time. In the state of Texas, however, a full-time worker is anyone who works at least 30 hours per week, according to the Texas Department of Insurance.
If, as an employer, you offer a benefit plan to full-time employees, limiting the number of hours an employee works can lessen your employee-related expenses. 1  1. Write a company policy -- if you do not already have one in place -- stating that benefits are only available for full-time employees.