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Record 1 2012-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Security and Employment Insurance
  • Labour and Employment
DEF

Insurance benefits paid by the state or federal government to individuals who are involuntarily out of work in order to provide them with necessities, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
  • Travail et emploi
DEF

Allocation qui était versée aux personnes sans travail avant l'institution des caisses d'assurance-chômage. Au Québec, pendant la grande dépression, on appelait cette allocation secours direct.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
  • Trabajo y empleo
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