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an organization of workers that protects their rights and represents them in discussions with employers over such matters as pay and working conditions
union
when an individual who is not employed and is seeking employment, cannot find work
unemployment
when an employee works more than their normal working hours(40 hours a week)
overtime
the lowest amount of money an employer can pay an employee
minimum wage
*Massachusettes: $15
*Federal: $7.25
a person with whom one works in a profession or business: coworker
colleague
a person who leads a group of employees to achieve a desired result: manager
supervisor
the act of leaving one's occupation or active working life, usually in later years
retirement
the advancement of an employee to a position
promotion
a formal document that a job applicant creates to itemize their qualifications for a position
resume; CV
a set period of time that an employer schedules for an employee to work
shift
when a group of employees intentionally stop or slow down work to pressure their employer to meet their demands
strike
formal act of leaving or quitting one's office or position
resignation
a person who is self-employed and not necessarily committed to a particular employer long-term
freelancer
a formal request or appeal, typically signed by a group of people, to address a particular issue or seek change
petition
the position of a student or trainee who works in an organization, sometimes without pay
internship
the total amount of financial and non-financial payments an employer gives an employee in exchange for their work
compensation
(salary, benefits, bonus, stock options etc)
when employees work from a location other than an office, such as their home
remote work
a termination of job because of economic conditions or shortage of work
layoff
the process of actively seeking out, finding and hiring candidates for a specific position or job
recruitment
a period of time after giving birth or adopting a child when a new mother takes time off from work
maternity leave
*up to 12 weeks of UNPAID leave per year