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  • USE: denotes a preferred term or phrase
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  • BROADER TERM: broader or more general terms or phrases
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Thesaurus: 1285 entries.


EMPLOYMENT EQUITY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Employment equity encompasses aspects of affirmative action but is specifically directed at ameliorating the traditonal underrepresentation of particular groups in particular industries, occupations, and/or workplaces.

EMPLOYMENT FLEXIBILITY (Search for related entries in the library)

EMPLOYMENT FORM 

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (Search for related entries in the library)

  • USED FOR
  • EI

EMPLOYMENT LAWS 

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES PROGRAM (ONTARIO) 

EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS 

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIPS 

EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS SURVEY 

Scope Note: This survey was commissioned by the U.K. Institute for Employment Studies and covers the year 2005.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: The minimum standards of employment for employers and employees.