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HIRING CONDITIONS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sea and River Traffic
- Law of the Sea
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spot chartering
1, record 1, English, spot%20chartering
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spot charter 2, record 1, English, spot%20charter
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spot chartering is the hiring of a ship for one voyage, generally at a rate which takes into account current market conditions. It gives charterers the possibility to exploit rate decreases and operational flexibility but [it] also subjects them to the risk of rapid rate increases... 1, record 1, English, - spot%20chartering
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Trafic (Transport par eau)
- Droit de la mer
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- affrètement spot
1, record 1, French, affr%C3%A8tement%20spot
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- affrètement ponctuel 2, record 1, French, affr%C3%A8tement%20ponctuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un affrètement spot signifie qu'un navire est affrété pour un seul voyage; il embarque la cargaison dans un ou plusieurs ports précisés et la débarque peu après dans un ou plusieurs ports de déchargement [...] 3, record 1, French, - affr%C3%A8tement%20spot
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tráfico fluvial y marítimo
- Derecho del mar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fletamento spot
1, record 1, Spanish, fletamento%20spot
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- flete spot 2, record 1, Spanish, flete%20spot
correct, masculine noun
- flete tipo spot 3, record 1, Spanish, flete%20tipo%20spot
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cada compañía se encargará de pagar su buque al armador, según los términos de sus contratos propios. Sin embargo, los derechos de uso de los buques propios se repartirán en función de los contratos FOB [franco a bordo] de cada compañía, mientras que los fletamentos spot se asignarán según las necesidades adicionales a los derechos de uso que presente cada una de las compañías. 4, record 1, Spanish, - fletamento%20spot
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-12-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Labour Relations
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- discrimination
1, record 2, English, discrimination
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The unequal treatment of workers, whether through hiring or employment rules or through variation of the conditions of employment, because of sex, age, [impairment, ] marital status, race, creed, union membership, or other activities. 2, record 2, English, - discrimination
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In many cases discrimination is an unfair labour practice under federal or provincial laws. 2, record 2, English, - discrimination
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Relations du travail
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- discrimination
1, record 2, French, discrimination
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pratique consistant à traiter inégalement des travailleurs dans les méthodes d'embauche ou d'emploi ou en faisant varier les conditions d'emploi selon le sexe, l'âge, [la déficience,] l'état civil, la race, la croyance ou l'appartenance à un syndicat. 2, record 2, French, - discrimination
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans bien des cas, la discrimination constitue une pratique déloyale de travail en vertu des législations fédérales ou provinciales. 2, record 2, French, - discrimination
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Relaciones laborales
- Sociología de las personas con discapacidad
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- discriminación
1, record 2, Spanish, discriminaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier distinción, exclusión o preferencia basada en motivos de raza, color, sexo, opinión política, ascendencia nacional u origen social [...] 2, record 2, Spanish, - discriminaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-08-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Education (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Association of Professors of Bishop's University
1, record 3, English, Association%20of%20Professors%20of%20Bishop%27s%20University
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- APBU 2, record 3, English, APBU
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The goals of the association are : to promote the interests and the welfare of all of its members and to uphold their dignity in the workplace; to represent its members in employer-employee relations, and, in particular, to bargain collectively on their behalf, including, but not limited to, negotiating policies and working conditions on matters such as hiring, firing, salaries, fringe benefits, pensions, promotion, tenure, leaves, grievances, and the uniformity and consistency of job classifications; to promote the professional development and career advancement of all of its members, and, in particular, to advocate for a working environment free from discrimination and harassment; to protect academic freedom and freedom of expression; and to promote education, research, and creative and other activities within the University; to seek the fullest representation of all of its members in the operation of the University, to provide a means of communication among them, and to communicate on their behalf with other members of the University community and relevant groups external to the University, as appropriate; and to provide a democratic form of government within the Association which allows equal voice to all voting members. 3, record 3, English, - Association%20of%20Professors%20of%20Bishop%27s%20University
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association des Professeur(e)s de Bishop's University
1, record 3, French, Association%20des%20Professeur%28e%29s%20de%20Bishop%27s%20University
feminine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- APBU 1, record 3, French, APBU
feminine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Association des Professeures de Bishop's University
- Association des Professeurs de Bishop's University
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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