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  • RELATED TERM: a term or phrase that is conceptually or associatively linked with the indicated preferred term

Thesaurus: 1285 entries.


SPREAD OF HOURS 

Scope Note: Australia

SSE 

STANDARD EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: The situation whereby a worker has a single employer, works for a standardized working time, is employed continuously on the employer's premises under direct supervision and enjoys statutory and social benefits.

STANDARD EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS 

STANDARD HOURS OF WORK 

STANDARD VACATION ENTITLEMENT YEAR 

Scope Note: In Ontario, a recurring 12-month period beginning on the date of hire.

STANDARD WORK WEEK (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Typically refers to a work schedule that runs from Monday to Friday, excluding weekend days.

    STANDARDIZED REPORTING TOOLS 

    STATISTICAL WEIGHTS (VAR) 

    STATISTICS CANADA (Search for related entries in the library)