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Thesaurus: 1285 entries.


PSYCHOLOGICAL WORKING CONDITIONS 

PUBLIC HOLIDAY PAY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: In some jurisdictions, compensation provided to employees who do not work/earn income on designated statutory holidays.

    PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (Search for related entries in the library)

    Scope Note: A public holiday is usually mandated by law and generally designated as a non-working day for most employees.

    PUBLIC PENSION SYSTEMS 

    PUBLIC PRESSURE (Search for related entries in the library)

    PUBLIC SECTOR (Search for related entries in the library)

    PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES (Search for related entries in the library)

    PUNISHMENT 

    Scope Note: An imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense.

    QUALITY OF WORK LIFE (Search for related entries in the library)

    QUANGOS 

    Scope Note: Quasi-autonomous, non-governmental organizations.