Thesaurus

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definitions of terms used in thesaurus entries

• SCOPE NOTE: explains HOW the term has been used to index items in the library database; defines the term
• USE: denotes a preferred term or phrase
• USED FOR: indicates terms or phrases that are NOT used to index items in the library database; these terms or phrases are considered synonymous with the indicated preferred term (only use "preferred terms" when searching the library database)
• BROADER TERM: broader or more general terms or phrases
• NARROWER TERM: narrower or more specific terms or phrases; a subset of the indicated broader term
• RELATED TERM: a term or phrase that is conceptually or associatively linked with the indicated preferred term

Thesaurus: 1501 entries.

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Organizations that assist workers in locating employment or employers in locating workers. Some are public while others are private and may target specific types of employment (e.g. temporary agency workers) and industries and occupations.

• NARROWER TERM(S)

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

• USED FOR

EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES

LABOUR EXCHANGES

PLACEMENT BUREAUS

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Benefits mandated by law, provided by employers, that acrue based on employment status (e.g., employment insurance).

• BROADER TERM(S)

BENEFITS

• NARROWER TERM(S)

EMPLOYER-PROVIDED BENEFITS

• RELATED TERM(S)

HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

UNION ADVANTAGE

• USED FOR

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

FRINGE BENEFITS

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT (Search for related entries in the library)

• RELATED TERM(S)

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Employment equity encompasses dimensions of affirmative action but is specifically directed at ameliorating traditional under representation of particular groups in particular industries, occupations, and/or workplaces.

• BROADER TERM(S)

EQUITY

• RELATED TERM(S)

AFFIRMITIVE ACTION PROGRAMS

• USED FOR

EQUITY ALLIES

EQUITY DEMOGRAPHICS

EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES 

• USE

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

EMPLOYMENT FORECASTING (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Predictions about movements in the amount, type, and quality of employment in a given geographic area or industry, based on economic, social, and political factors.

• BROADER TERM(S)

EMPLOYMENT

• RELATED TERM(S)

ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

SOCIAL CONDITIONS

EMPLOYMENT FORMS 

• USE

FORMS OF EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT INCOME 

• USE

EARNINGS

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (Search for related entries in the library)

• BROADER TERM(S)

GOVERNMENT BENEFITS

SOCIAL SECURITY

• RELATED TERM(S)

EMPLOYMENT

UNEMPLOYMENT

• USED FOR

SOCIAL SECURITY (EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE)

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

EMPLOYMENT LAW 

• USE

LABOUR LAW