3 doctors agreed: Muscle spasm: This could be a muscle spasm. I have heard this description many times before. Hernias do not occur in the upper abdomen by the rib cage. They do occur in the middle. The muscle spasm can cause severe pain, and ball up, mimicking a hernia.
Generally, working part time is considered working anything less than what your employer considers full time. The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines part-time status as working on average between one and 34 hours per week. In the end, it is up to the employer to decide how many hours is part time and how many would make the job a full-time position. The Department of Labor does not differentiate between the two statuses.
Trending Now. Answers. Best Answer: Most states define part-time employees as those who work less than 35 hours per week, compared to full-time employees who typically work for 40 hours or more. In California, the Department of Labor Relations states that a full time employee is someone who works 40 hours per week or more. Many companies offer their own definitions of full time and part time, and it can be confusing to know for sure whether you are legally eligible for full time benefits or not.