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.

ONTARIO FEDERATION OF LABOUR (Search for related entries in the library)

• RELATED TERM(S)

BAD-BOSS HOTLINE

• USED FOR

OFL

ONTARIO LABOUR RELATIONS ACT (Search for related entries in the library)

• USED FOR

OLRA

ONTARIO LABOUR RELATIONS BOARD (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: The OLRB is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal mandated to mediate and adjudicate a variety of employment and labour relations matters related to Ontario statutes.

• USED FOR

OLRB

ONTARIO MINISTRY OF LABOUR (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: The Ontario government ministry responsible for labour matters including employment standards, occupational health and safety and labour relations.

• NARROWER TERM(S)

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS BRANCH (ONTARIO)

• USED FOR

MOL

ONTARIO PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEE'S UNION 

• USED FOR

OPSEU

ONTARIO WORKPLACE SAFETY & INSURANCE BOARD (Search for related entries in the library)

• USED FOR

WSIB

ONTARIO WORKPLACE SAFETY AND INSURANCE BOARD (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: In Ontario, a government mandated workplace insurance scheme that compensates workers for injuries sustained on the job.

• USED FOR

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

OP-OUT AGREEMENTS 

• BROADER TERM(S)

WRITTEN AGREEMENTS

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

OPEN-ENDED EMPLOYMENT 

• USE

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT