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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
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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 search results for 'PAY': 24 results found.


SEVERANCE PAY 

Scope Note: An employer's lump sum payment to an employee whose employment has permanently ended. This payment is in addition to lieu of notice of termination compensation and is usually based on years of service.

TERMINATION PAY 

Scope Note: Payment of wages to an employee in lieu of the number of weeks notice of termination as required by government regulations.

VACATION PAY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: The percentage of wages an employer must pay an employee while on vacation as mandated by a government or other agency.

VACATION PAY STATEMENTS 

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