Employed
Employed
Employed (/ɪmˈplɔɪd/), from the Latin implicare meaning 'to fold in', is a term used to describe the state of being in paid work. It is a key concept in labor economics, employment law, and social security.
Definition
The term 'employed' refers to individuals who are currently working for pay or profit. This includes those who work for an employer or those who are self-employed. The International Labour Organization defines an employed person as someone who has worked for at least one hour in the reference week of the survey or has a job but has been temporarily absent.
Related Terms
- Unemployed: Refers to individuals who are not currently in paid work but are available for work and have taken specific steps to seek employment.
- Underemployed: Refers to individuals who are working fewer hours than they would like or in jobs that do not fully utilize their skills and abilities.
- Employment rate: The proportion of the working-age population that is employed.
- Labor force: The total number of people employed and unemployed.
- Job security: The probability that an individual will keep their job; a job with a high level of job security is such that a person with the job would have a small chance of becoming unemployed.
Etymology
The term 'employed' comes from the Latin implicare, which means 'to fold in'. It was first used in the 15th century to refer to the state of being in paid work.
Pronunciation
The term 'employed' is pronounced as /ɪmˈplɔɪd/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Employed
- Wikipedia's article - Employed
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