Overemployment, however, refers to depriving the employed of desired time. Individuals are defined as overemployed when they are prepared to sacrifice income proportionally for a given reduction in their work hours but cannot do so at their current job or a suitable comparable job.

What is the cause of Overemployment?

We find that overemployment is a four-dimensional experience consisting of work time length, work time competition (with time outside work), work time distribution on tasks, and work density. A self-reinforcing circle of personal and situational drivers seems to explain the persistence of overemployment.

Is there such a thing as Overemployment?

Overemployment occurs when there are workers who are willing but unable to reduce their hours of work at their current or a comparable job, even if they are prepared to accept proportionately lower income.