Thesaurus
definitions of thesaurus terminology
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.
DAY LABOURERS (Search for related entries in the library)
- USED FOR
DAY WORKERS
- USE
DAYTIME SCHEDULE
Scope Note: Regularly scheduled hours or shifts during the day (i.e., 830 or 9am to 4:30 or 5pm)
DE-UNIONIZATION (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: Declining rates of unionization
- RELATED TERM(S)
DEADLINES FOR TAKING VACATION
- USE
DEATH BENEFITS
Scope Note: A benefit paid to the beneficiary of a deceased employee.
- BROADER TERM(S)
- USED FOR
DECOLLECTIVIZATION
- RELATED TERM(S)
DEDICATED ENFORCEMENT TEAMS
Scope Note: In Ontario, a specialized team of Ministry of Labour Employment Standards Officers who focus on conducting proactive workplace inspections.
DEDUCTIONS FROM WAGES AND VACATION PAY
Scope Note: A sum withheld by the employer from an employee's wages to pay taxes, union dues, or other obligations.
- BROADER TERM(S)
- USED FOR
DEFINED-CONTRIBUTION PENSIONS
- BROADER TERM(S)