Thesaurus

definitions of thesaurus terminology

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: 1285 entries.

STATISTICS ON INCOME AND LIVING CONDITIONS 

• USED FOR

SILC

STATUTORY BENEFITS (Search for related entries in the library)

• RELATED TERM(S)

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

STATUTORY HOLIDAYS 

• USE

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

STATUTORY NOTICE 

• USE

TERMINATION NOTICE

STOP WORK ORDERS 

Scope Note: A written or verbal order to an individual or contractor to cease an activity that contravenes a law, rule regulation or code.

• BROADER TERM(S)

ORDERS

• RELATED TERM(S)

COURT ORDERS

VIOLATIONS

STRATEGIC ENFORCEMENT 

• RELATED TERM(S)

FISSURED EMPLOYMENT

STRATEGIC ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Industry sectors known to have high levels of violations are targeted for inspection.

• BROADER TERM(S)

ENFORCEMENT (VAR)

• RELATED TERM(S)

INSPECTIONS

PROACTIVE INSPECTIONS

TARGETTED INSPECTIONS

STRATEGIES TO EVADE 

• USE

EVASION

STRENGTHENING EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS 

• USE

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

STRESSORS 

Scope Note: An environmental condition, external stimulus or event that causes stress.

• RELATED TERM(S)

ABUSE

HARASSMENT

HEALTH

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

PSYCHOLOGICAL HARASSMENT

• USED FOR

EMPLOYEE STRESS

MENTAL STRESSORS

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STRESSORS

PHYSICAL STRESSORS