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Employees module

Questions 39

employees_w14.pvtpyset

Additional pay for extra hours: set amount

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is this extra pay a set amount or does it vary from time to time?

OptionLabel
1Set amount
2Varies/No set amount

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayTyp = 1|2|97 (Pay type is not hourly)
and if PVTPay = 1 (Receive additional pay for extra hours worked)

employees_w14.jbhrs

No. of hours normally worked per week

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF NO NORMAL HOURS ASK FOR AVERAGE HOURS

Text: Thinking about your job MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1as a/an (JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN)Title at Firm, how many hours, excluding overtime and meal breaks, are you expected to work in a normal week?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)

employees_w14.jbot

No. of overtime hours in normal week

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF NO USUAL HOURS, ASK FOR AVERAGE HOURS IF NONE CODE 0

Text: And how many hours overtime do you usually work in a normal week MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1for this job?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)

employees_w14.jbotpd

No. of hours worked as paid overtime

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF NO USUAL HOURS, ASK FOR AVERAGE HOURS IF NO PAID OVERTIME CODE 0

Text: How much of that overtime is usually paid overtime?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if JbOt > 0 (Usually work overtime)

employees_w14.paygl

Gross pay at last payment

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW/CAN'T REMEMBER PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT ENTER TO NEAREST POUND RESPONDENT TO CHECK PAYSLIP IF POSSIBLE

Text: The last time you were paid MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1in your job as a/an (JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN)Title at Firm, what was your total (gross) pay before any deductions? This is before any deductions for tax, National Insurance or pension contributions, student loan repayments, union dues and so on. Please include any overtime, bonuses, commission, tips or tax refunds.

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)

employees_w14.paynl

Take home pay at last payment

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER TO NEAREST POUND IF NO DEDUCTIONS MADE PLEASE ENTER 0 IF DON'T KNOW/CAN'T REMEMBER PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT RESPONDENT TO CHECK PAYSLIP IF POSSIBLE

Text: And what was your take home pay last time MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1for this job, that is after any deductions were made for tax, National Insurance, pensions, student loan repayments, union dues etc?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayGL <> REF) (Gross pay at last payment is not refused)

employees_w14.jbttwt

Minutes spent travelling to work

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ONE WAY JOURNEY ONLY IF NO USUAL GIVE AVERAGE MINUTES IF DOESNT APPLY ENTER 0

Text: About how much time does it usually take for you to get to work each day, door to door (in minutes) MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1in your job as a/an (JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN)Title at Firm?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if JbPl = 2|3|4 (works somewhere other than at home)

employees_w14.jbsize

No. employed at workplace: current job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING PART-TIME AND SHIFT WORKERS. EXCLUDE VOLUNTEERS.

Text: How many people are employed at the place where you work MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1for this job?

OptionLabel
11 - 2
23 - 9
310 - 24
425 - 49
550 - 99
6100 - 199
7200 - 499
8500 - 999
91000 or more
10Don't know but fewer than 25
11Don't know but 25 or more

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)

employees_w14.jbpl

Work location

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1Thinking about your job as a/an (JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN)Title at Firm Do you work mainly...

OptionLabel
1At home
2At your employer's premises
3Driving or travelling around
4Or at one or more other places?
97SPONTANEOUS Other

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)

employees_w14.basrate

Basic pay hourly rate

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER POUNDS AND PENCE

Text: What is your hourly rate of pay for your basic hours of work?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayTyp = 3 (Paid by the hour)
and if BASNSET = 1 (Paid a set amount for basic hours)

employees_w14.payu

Usual pay

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: IF NO USUAL GIVE AVERAGE IF DON'T KNOW/CAN'T REMEMBER PROBE FOR APPROXIMATE AMOUNT ENTER TO NEAREST POUND

Text: How much are you usually paid MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1for this job?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayNL = 1..9999997 | PayGL = 1..9999997 (Take home pay or gross pay at last payment provided)
and if PayUSL = 2 (Last pay was not what is usually received)

employees_w14.extrate

Additional pay for extra hours hourly rate

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER POUNDS AND PENCE

Text: About how much would you be paid per hour for those extra hours?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayTyp = 1|2|97 (Pay type is not hourly)
and if PVTPay = 1 (Receive additional pay for extra hours worked)
and if PVTPYSET = 1 (Paid a set amount for extra hours)

employees_w14.ovtrate

Overtime pay hourly rate

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER POUNDS AND PENCE

Text: What is your hourly rate of pay for overtime?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayTyp = 3 (Paid by the hour)
and if BasRate <> REF (Hourly rate of pay not refused)
and if OVTNSET = 1 (Paid a set amount for overtime)

employees_w14.jbprhr

Number hours choose to work per week

Type: number

Source: HILDA

Interviewer Instruction: THIS INCLUDES ANY WORK DONE AT THE WORKPLACE AND AT HOME. IF RESPONDENT INDICATES THEY WOULD PREFER NOT TO WORK AT ALL, EMPHASISE THAT THIS ALSO MEANS THEY WILL RECEIVE NO INCOME FROM WAGES OR SALARY.

Text: In total, how many hours a week, on average, would you choose to work MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1for this job? Again, take into account how that would affect your income.

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if JBHRCPR = 1 | 3 (Would choose to work fewer or more hours than now.)

employees_w14.payuwc

Pay period: usual pay

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: How long a period did that cover?

OptionLabel
1One week
4Four weeks
5Calendar month
521 yr/12 months/52 weeks
0Per hour
2Two weeks
3Three weeks
6Two calendar months
7Eight times a year
8Nine times a year
9Ten times a year
13Three months/13 weeks
26Six months/26 weeks
90Less than once a week
95One off/lump sum
96None of these

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayNL = 1..9999997 | PayGL = 1..9999997 (Take home pay or gross pay at last payment provided)
and if PayUSL = 2 (Last pay was not what is usually received)
and if PAYU <> MIS|DK|REF (Usual pay is not missing, don't know or refused)

employees_w14.jbpaidwho

Paid directly by employer

Type: choice

Source: LFS (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: May I just check, how are you paid MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1for that workMULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1in your job as a/an (JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN)Title at Firm?

OptionLabel
1By the organisation or company you actually did the work for,
2Or by a different organisation or company?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)

employees_w14.jbnitax

Pays own NI

Type: choice

Source: LFS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Do you pay your own National Insurance and Tax or is this usually deducted by the organisation(s) you work for, for example, your client, employer, agency etc.

OptionLabel
1Pay your own National Insurance and Tax
2Pay your own National Insurance or Tax but not both
3National Insurance and tax deducted by the organisation(s) you work for, for example, your client, employer, agency, etc.

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if JBPAIDWHO = 2 (Not paid directly by employer)

employees_w14.jbwah

Working at home

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS Covid-19 survey

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: How frequently do you work at home MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1in this job?

OptionLabel
1Always
2Often
3Sometimes
4Never

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if JbPl = 2|3|4 (works somewhere other than at home)

employees_w14.wktrv

Mode(s) of transport for journey to work

Type: multichoice

Source: DEFRA (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: And how do you usually get to your place of work?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Drive myself by car or vann_wktrv1 (n_indresp) Drive myself by car or van
2Get a lift with someone from householdn_wktrv2 (n_indresp) Get a lift with someone from household
3Get a lift with someone outside the householdn_wktrv3 (n_indresp) Get a lift with someone outside the household
4Motorcycle/moped/scootern_wktrv4 (n_indresp) Motorcycle/moped/scooter
5Taxi/minicabn_wktrv5 (n_indresp) Taxi/minicab
6Bus/coachn_wktrv6 (n_indresp) Bus/coach
7Trainn_wktrv7 (n_indresp) Train
8Underground/Metro/Tram/Light railwayn_wktrv8 (n_indresp) Underground/Metro/Tram/Light railway
9Cyclen_wktrv9 (n_indresp) Cycle
10Walkn_wktrv10 (n_indresp) Walk
97Othern_wktrv97 (n_indresp) Other

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if JbPl = 2|3|4 (works somewhere other than at home)

employees_w14.jbsect

Private company

Type: choice

Source: IHS

Text: Do you work for a private firm or business or other limited company or do you work for some other type of organisation MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1in this job?

OptionLabel
1Private firm or business, a limited company
2Other type of organisation

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)

employees_w14.paynl_cawi

Net pay CAWI non-response statement

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Text: If possible, please provide an answer to this question as this is one of the key questions in this study. Please be assured that the information you give us will be treated confidentially. And what was your take home pay last time, that is after any deductions were made for tax, National Insurance, pensions, student loan repayments, union dues etc? If no deductions, enter 0. Otherwise, please provide an amount to the nearest pound. Check your payslip if possible.

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayGL <> REF) (Gross pay at last payment is not refused)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 & PAYNL = MIS (Mode is web AND net pay at last payment is Missing.)

employees_w14.paygwc

Pay period: gross pay

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: How long a period did that cover?

OptionLabel
1One week
4Four weeks
5Calendar month
521 yr/12 months/52 weeks
0Per hour
2Two weeks
3Three weeks
6Two calendar months
7Eight times a year
8Nine times a year
9Ten times a year
13Three months/13 weeks
26Six months/26 weeks
90Less than once a week
95One off/lump sum
96None of these

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayGL = 1..9999997 (Gross pay at last payment provided)

employees_w14.jbmngr

Managerial duties: current job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Do you have any managerial duties or do you supervise any other employees MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1in your job as a/an (JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN)Title at Firm?

OptionLabel
1Manager
2Foreman/supervisor
3NOT manager or supervisor

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)

employees_w14.paynwc

Pay period: take home pay

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: How long a period did that cover?

OptionLabel
1One week
4Four weeks
5Calendar month
521 yr/12 months/52 weeks
0Per hour
2Two weeks
3Three weeks
6Two calendar months
7Eight times a year
8Nine times a year
9Ten times a year
13Three months/13 weeks
26Six months/26 weeks
90Less than once a week
95One off/lump sum
96None of these

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayGL <> REF) (Gross pay at last payment is not refused)
and if PayNL = 1..9999997 (Take home pay at last payment provided)

employees_w14.payusl

Last take home pay the usual amount

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Your take home pay last time was PAYNL > 0£ PAYNLPAYNL = 0PAYGL MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1for this job. Is this the amount you usually receive (before any statutory sick pay or statutory maternity, paternity or adoption pay)?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayNL = 1..9999997 | PayGL = 1..9999997 (Take home pay or gross pay at last payment provided)

employees_w14.basrate_cawi

Basic pay hourly rate CAWI non-response

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Text: If possible, please provide an answer to this question as this is one of the key questions in this study. Please be assured that the information you give us will be treated confidentially. What is your hourly rate of pay for your basic hours of work? Please enter both pounds and pence.

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayTyp = 3 (Paid by the hour)
and if BASNSET = 1 (Paid a set amount for basic hours)
and if BASRATE = MIS & GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 (Basic pay hourly rate is Missing AND Mode is web)

employees_w14.paygl_cawi

Gross pay CAWI non-response statement

Type: number

Source: UKHLS

Text: If possible, please provide an answer to this question as this is one of the key questions in this study. Please be assured that the information you give us will be treated confidentially. The last time you were paid MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1in your job as a/an (JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN)Title at Firm, what was your total (gross) pay before any deductions? This is before any deductions for tax, National Insurance or pension contributions, student loan repayments, union dues and so on. Please include any overtime, bonuses, commission, tips or tax refunds.

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 & PAYGL = MIS (Mode is web AND gross pay at last payment is Missing.)

employees_w14.empintro

Main job intro

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: The following questions are about your main job as a/an (JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN)Title at Firm.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has more than 1 jobs and is an employee in the main job)

employees_w14.jbsectpub

Non-private organisation

Type: choice

Source: IHS

Text: What kind of non-private organisation do you work for?

OptionLabel
1A public limited company (check it is not a private firm or business as at JbSect)
2A nationalised industry/state corporation
3Central government or civil service
4Local government or council (including police, fire services and local authority controlled schools/colleges)
5A university or other grant-funded education establishment (include opted-out schools)
6A health authority or NHS trust
7A charity, voluntary organisation or trust
8The armed forces
9Some other kind of organisation

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if JbSect = 2 (Work for a non-private organisation)

employees_w14.jbhrcpr

Change hours work per week

Type: choice

Source: HILDA

Text: If you could choose the number of hours you work each week MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1for this job, and taking into account how that would affect your income, would you prefer to work...

OptionLabel
1Fewer hours than you do now?
2About the same hours as you do now?
3Or more hours than you do now?

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)

employees_w14.paygwc_cawi

Gross Pay period CAWI non-response statement

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: If possible, please provide an answer to this question as this is one of the key questions in this study. Please be assured that the information you give us will be treated confidentially. How long a period did that cover?

OptionLabel
1One week
4Four weeks
5Calendar month
521 yr/12 months/52 weeks
0Per hour
2Two weeks
3Three weeks
6Two calendar months
7Eight times a year
8Nine times a year
9Ten times a year
13Three months/13 weeks
26Six months/26 weeks
90Less than once a week
95One off/lump sum
96None of these

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 & PAYGWC = DK|REF|MIS (Gross pay period not given)

employees_w14.paynwc_cawi

Net pay period CAWI non-response statement

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: If possible, please provide an answer to this question as this is one of the key questions in this study. Please be assured that the information you give us will be treated confidentially. How long a period did that cover?

OptionLabel
1One week
4Four weeks
5Calendar month
521 yr/12 months/52 weeks
0Per hour
2Two weeks
3Three weeks
6Two calendar months
7Eight times a year
8Nine times a year
9Ten times a year
13Three months/13 weeks
26Six months/26 weeks
90Less than once a week
95One off/lump sum
96None of these

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayGL <> REF) (Gross pay at last payment is not refused)
and if GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 & PAYNWC = DK|REF|MIS (Net pay period not given)

employees_w14.payug

Usual pay: gross/net of deductions

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: And is that before or after any deductions for tax, National Insurance, union dues and so on or are there usually no deductions at all made from your salary?

OptionLabel
1Before deductions
2After deductions
3No deductions

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayNL = 1..9999997 | PayGL = 1..9999997 (Take home pay or gross pay at last payment provided)
and if PayUSL = 2 (Last pay was not what is usually received)
and if PAYU <> MIS|DK|REF (Usual pay is not missing, don't know or refused)

employees_w14.paytyp

Salaried or paid by the hour

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: How is your pay calculated MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1for your job as a/an (JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN)Title at Firm, in particular are you salaried or paid by the hour?

OptionLabel
1Salaried
2Basic salary plus commission
3Paid by the hour
97Other

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)

employees_w14.pvtpay

Additional pay for extra hours

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: If you were to work more hours than usual during some week, would you receive additional pay for these extra hours of work MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1for this job,?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3Sometimes/depends

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayTyp = 1|2|97 (Pay type is not hourly)

employees_w14.basnset

Basic pay: set amount

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Is your hourly rate of pay for basic hours of work a set amount or does it vary MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1for this job?

OptionLabel
1Set amount
2Varies/No set amount per hour

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayTyp = 3 (Paid by the hour)

employees_w14.ovtnset

Overtime pay: set amount

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How are you paid for any overtime you work MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1in your job as a/an (JOBCODE at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN)Title at Firm?

OptionLabel
1A set amount
2No set amount/varies
3No paid overtime

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if PayTyp = 3 (Paid by the hour)
and if BasRate <> REF (Hourly rate of pay not refused)

employees_w14.mainwktrv

Main mode of travel to work: computed

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if JbPl = 2|3|4 (works somewhere other than at home)

employees_w14.wktrvfar

Main mode of transport to work

Type: choice

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY

Text: Which do you use for the furthest part of your journey to work?

OptionLabel
1Drive myself by car or van
2Get a lift with someone from household
3Get a lift with someone outside the household
4Motorcycle/moped/scooter
5Taxi/minicab
6Bus/coach
7Train
8Underground/Metro/Tram/Light railway
9Cycle
10Walk
97Other

Universe:
if (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP) = 1 | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (Has one job and is an employee OR Has more than 1 job and is an employee in the main job)
and if JbPl = 2|3|4 (works somewhere other than at home)
and if more than one response at WKTRV (Uses more than one mode of transport to get to work)

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