Permanent employment is an employment relationship where an individual works for an employer and receives payment directly from them. This type of employment arrangement does not include a set end date. A permanent employee may work on a part-time or full-time basis, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies as employees who work 35 or more hours per week. Permanent employees often receive benefits packages through their employers, though those benefits may differ based on their status as a full- or part-time employee.