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  • 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.


CAREGIVING 

CAREGIVING BURDEN 

CARIBBEAN (Search for related entries in the library)

CARIBBEAN AMERICANS (Search for related entries in the library)

CARIBBEAN CANADIANS (Search for related entries in the library)

CARING 

CASUAL EMPLOYMENT (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: A form of temporary employment characterized by intermittent work and possibly an irregular schedule. Does not usually include access to employer provided benefits.

CASUAL LOADING (AUSTRALIA) (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: A pay premium available in Australia to casual employees in lieu of not receiving other entitlements such as paid leave.

CASUAL WORK 

CATEGORIES OF EMPLOYMENT