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

Thesaurus: 1285 entries.


SELF-EMPLOYED (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: A person, as a freelancer, generating an income from clients, customers or other organizations or the owner of a business.

SELF-EMPLOYED EMPLOYERS 

SELF-EMPLOYMENT (VAR) (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: The condition of working for oneself rather than for an employer, for which one has autonomy to control the work completed, including the manner of completing it.

SELF-ENFORCEMENT 

SELF-HELP MODEL 

SELF-REGULATION (Search for related entries in the library)

SEMI-PROFESSIONAL 

SENIORITY 

Scope Note: An employee's standing acquired through length of service or continuous employment, and resulting in, whether by agreement, custom, or practice, rights or privileges in the workplace.

SENIORITY ENTITLEMENTS 

SENIORITY SYSTEM