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• 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
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Thesaurus search results for 'ES': 206 results found.

MULTIPLE METHOD RESEARCH DESIGN 

• USE

MULTI-METHOD RESEARCH DESIGN

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (UNITED STATES) (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Enacted in 1935 to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to curtail certain private sector labor and management practices, which can harm the general welfare of workers, businesses and the U.S. economy.

• USED FOR

NLRA

NES 

• USE

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS (AUSTRALIA)

NON-EMPLOYEES 

• RELATED TERM(S)

EMPLOYEES

NORDIC COUNTRIES 

• BROADER TERM(S)

EUROPE

• NARROWER TERM(S)

DENMARK

FINLAND

ICELAND

NORWAY

SWEDEN

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES 

• BROADER TERM(S)

CANADA

TERRITORIES

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (UNITED STATES) (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: OSHA is the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation.

• USED FOR

OSHA

OLDER EMPLOYEES 

• USE

OLDER WORKERS

OPEN FOR BUSINESS ACT (ONTARIO) (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Enacted on October 25, 2010, the act introduced over 100 amendments to Ontario legislation, with the stated aim of creating a more competitive business climate. Some amendments affected the enforcement of the Employment Standards Act.

• USED FOR

OBA

ORDER TO PAY WAGES 

Scope Note: In Ontario, an order from the Employment Standards Branch requiring an employer to compensate one or more employees as a result of a violation of the Employment Standards Act; typically used for monetary violations.

• BROADER TERM(S)

ORDERS

WAGES