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.

EMPLOYER ASSOCIATIONS 

Scope Note: Professional groups that represent and lobby for the interests of employers/business owners, typically focusing on a single industry

EMPLOYER LIABILITY (Search for related entries in the library)

• RELATED TERM(S)

JOINT LIABILITY LAWS

EMPLOYER PROVIDED HEALTH BENEFIT COVERAGE (Search for related entries in the library)

• RELATED TERM(S)

HEALTH BENEFITS (VAR)

EMPLOYER RETALIATION 

• USE

REPRISALS

EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS 

• USE

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

EMPLOYER-PROVIDED BENEFITS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Non-wage, often taxable, compensation provided by employers in addition to a salary or wages (e.g., health insurance, pensions, sick leave).

• BROADER TERM(S)

BENEFIT PLANS

ACCIDENT BENEFITS

• NARROWER TERM(S)

LIFE INSURANCE PLANS

TERMINATION BENEFITS

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY PLANS

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

PARENTAL BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS (VAR)

DRUG BENEFITS

DISABILITY BENEFITS

DENTAL BENEFITS

DEATH BENEFITS

ACCIDENT BENEFITS

• RELATED TERM(S)

COMPENSATION FOR LOSS OF SENIORITY AND BENEFITS

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• USED FOR

NEGOTIATED BENEFITS

NON-WAGE BENEFITS

EMPLOYERS (Search for related entries in the library)

• NARROWER TERM(S)

SUPERVISORS

• USED FOR

MANAGEMENT

EMPLOYMENT (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: The condition of having paid work or the act of giving work to someone.

• NARROWER TERM(S)

BRIDGING EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

JOBS

PRECARIOUS EMPLOYMENT

SELF-EMPLOYMENT (VAR)

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT (VAR)

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

• RELATED TERM(S)

LABOUR MARKETS

• USED FOR

PAID EMPLOYMENT

PAID WORK

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: An agency that helps job seekers to find employment or assists an employer to find qualified people for positions that are open.

• NARROWER TERM(S)

TEMPORARY AGENCIES (VAR)

• RELATED TERM(S)

AGENCY EMPLOYMENT

• USED FOR

PLACEMENT BUREAUS

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Benefits mandated by law, provided by employers, that accrue based on employment status.

• BROADER TERM(S)

BENEFIT PLANS

• NARROWER TERM(S)

SICK LEAVE

TERMINATION BENEFITS

• RELATED TERM(S)

EMPLOYER-PROVIDED BENEFITS

STATUTORY BENEFITS

• USED FOR

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

FRINGE BENEFITS