Add Comment Question: What are the regulations regarding taking a full time employee and reducing them to part time hours? Answer: Unless you have an enforceable employment agreement or contract that allows the company to reduce an employee's hours, then unilaterally putting a full-time employee on part-time hours will amount to a constructive dismissal, and the company may be liable for severance. I would strongly recommend speaking to an employment lawyer at the number below prior to taking any such steps. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.