underemployment

(noun)

the condition of having employment for which one is overqualified, or employment that does not meet the desired hours of work and wages desired by the employee

Related Terms

Examples of underemployment in the following topics:

  • The Status of Women in Mexico

    • Underemployment refers to an employment situation that is insufficient in some important way for the worker, such as holding a part-time job despite desiring full-time work, or being over-qualified for a position.
    • In Mexico, underemployment results largely from over-qualification.