KILM 3: Status in Employment

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3.1 ​by Sex, Age, Migratory status, Race, District and Education

​Introduction and Background

Status in employment refers to the position of the employed person at his/her place of work with regard to the employment characteristics.

​a) ​Employees:
A person who works in government department, private business enterprises or organisations, including family business, and receives regular pay.
​b) ​Employers:
A person who runs a business on his own or in partnership and engages at least one paid employee on a continuous basis in operating the business.
​c) Own account workers:
A person who runs a business on his own or in partnership but does not engage any paid employee.
​d) Contributing family workers:
A person who works in his/her family business without receiving any regular pay.