ILR VOL 58 4 qxd European Journal of Information Systems 18, 498 (2009) doi:10 1057 ejis 2009 37 - w-2025

The document analyzes the wage disparity between part-time and full-time workers, focusing on the role of worker skills and job characteristics. It finds that part-time workers earn significantly less than their full-time counterparts due to lower occupational skill requirements and limited work experience. The study uses data from the Current Population Survey from 1995 to 2002, revealing that much of the wage gap can be attributed to measurable differences in worker attributes and job conditions. While a small wage penalty exists for men working part-time, women show little evidence of a significant gap. The findings suggest that the part-time wage disadvantage is largely explained by differences in accumulated human capital rather than systemic issues within labor markets.