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Thesaurus: 1501 entries.


AGE DISCRIMINATION (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Also referred to as ageism, discrimination and/or stereotyping that is related to a person's age. Targets can include any age group such as younger and older people. Can affect person's ability to navigate the labour market.

AGE GROUPS (Search for related entries in the library)

AGED 

AGEISM 

AGENCY EMPLOYMENT 

Scope Note: Employment, normally temporary, defined by a triangular employment relationship involving a temporary employment agency, a client firm and a worker.

AGREEMENT PROPOSALS 

AGREEMENT PROVISIONS 

AGRIBUSINESS 

AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY (Search for related entries in the library)

AGRICULTURE