Employment Vocabulary

A job requiring 35+ hours per week.

The person has a job.

A job for a fixed period, often a few weeks or months.

A legally binding agreement between an employer and employee, outlining terms of employment.

A job requiring less than 35 hours per week.

An independent contractor who works on a project-by-project basis.

A short-term, on-the-job training program.

A training program combining learning with real-life, on-the-job experience.

A single job shared between two employees, each working reduced hours.

Compensation beyond salary, such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.