Thesaurus
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definitions of terms used in thesaurus entries
- 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
- NARROWER TERM: narrower or more specific terms or phrases; a subset of the indicated broader term
- RELATED TERM: a term or phrase that is conceptually or associatively linked with the indicated preferred term
Thesaurus: 1285 entries.
WAGES (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: Hourly compensation or remuneration as part of employment. For annual compensation, use "earnings". The variable hourly earnings is used in the statistical tables.
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- USED FOR
WAGES AND SALARIES
WAGNER ACT 1935 (UNITED STATES) (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: The legislation codifying the dominant model of unionism in North America (i.e., workplace-based collective bargaining characterized by majority rule, no strikes or lockouts during the life of a collective agreement etc.)
WAITING TIME
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WAIVING OF RIGHTS
Scope Note: A relinquishment of a claim or right.
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WEEKLY LIMIT
WEEKLY TIME OFF WORK
WEIGHT (VAR)
- NARROWER TERM(S)
WELFARE
- NARROWER TERM(S)
WERS