In calculating the unemployment rate,part-time workers over the age of 15 are counted as

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Part-time workers over the age of 15 are counted as employed when calculating the unemployment rate, as they are currently working and earning an income. The unemployment rate measures the percentage of the labour force who are currently without a job but actively seeking employment, so those who are employed (whether full-time or part-time) are not considered unemployed.

In Calculating the Unemployment Rate,part-Time Workers Over the Age of 15