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Employees Module

Questions 39

employees_ip17.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 {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1} job as a/an [TITLE] at [FIRM] {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE <> DK|REF|MIS) & (ALLJOBSFIRM <> DK|REF|MIS)) main job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE = DK|REF|MIS) | (ALLJOBSFIRM = DK|REF|MIS)}, 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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job

employees_ip17.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 for this job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1} ?

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

employees_ip17.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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And if [JBOT > 0] // If usually work overtime

employees_ip17.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 in your job as a/an [TITLE] at [FIRM] {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE <> DK|REF|MIS)&(ALLJOBSFIRM <> DK|REF|MIS)) in your main job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE = DK|REF|MIS)|(ALLJOBSFIRM = DK|REF|MIS)}, 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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job

employees_ip17.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 for this job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1}, 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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And If [PAYGL <> REF] // If gross pay at last payment is not refused

employees_ip17.jbttwt

Minutes spent travelling to work

Type: Number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ONE WAY JOURNEY ONLY
IF NO USUAL GIVE AVERAGE MINUTES
IF DOESN'T 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) in your job as a/an [TITLE] at [FIRM] {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE <> DK|REF|MIS)&(ALLJOBSFIRM <> DK|REF|MIS)) in your main job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE = DK|REF|MIS)|(ALLJOBSFIRM = DK|REF|MIS)}?

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

employees_ip17.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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And If [PAYTYP = 1|2|97] // If 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_ip17.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 for this job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1}?

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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job

employees_ip17.jbpl

Work location

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: Thinking about your job as a/an [TITLE] at [FIRM], do {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE <> DK|REF|MIS)&(ALLJOBSFIRM <> DK|REF|MIS)) Thinking about your main job, do {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE = DK|REF|MIS)|(ALLJOBSFIRM = DK|REF|MIS)} Do {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1} 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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job

employees_ip17.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 [for this job] {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1}?

Universe:
if [(CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And If [PAYNL = 1..9999997 | PAYGL = 1..9999997] // If take home pay or gross pay at last payment provided
And If [PAYUSL = 2] // If last pay was not what is usually received

employees_ip17.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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one 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_ip17.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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one 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_ip17.jbprhr

Number of 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 for this job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1}? 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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And if [JBHRCPR = 1|3] // If would choose to work fewer or more hours than now

employees_ip17.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?

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 {if region = England/Scotland/Wales}
9Cycle
10Walk
97Other

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

employees_ip17.jbpaidwho

Paid directly by employer

Type: choice

Source: LFS (adapted)

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: May I just check, how are you paid for that work {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1} in your job as a/an [TITLE] at [FIRM] {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE <> DK|REF|MIS)&(ALLJOBSFIRM <> DK|REF|MIS)) in your main job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE = DK|REF|MIS)|(ALLJOBSFIRM = DK|REF|MIS)}?

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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job

employees_ip17.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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And if [JBPAIDWHO = 2] // If not paid directly by employer

employees_ip17.jbwahnew

Working at home

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: How often do you work at/from home in this job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1}?

OptionLabel
1Never
21-4 days a month
31 day a week
42 days a week
53 days a week
64 days a week
7Always
8Variable

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

employees_ip17.wktrvfar

Main mode of transport to work

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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 {if region = England/Scotland/Wales}
9Cycle
10Walk
97Other

Universe:
if [(CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one 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

employees_ip17.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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And If [PAYTYP = 1|2|97] // If pay type is not hourly
And if [PVTPay = 1] // Receive additional pay for extra hours worked

employees_ip17.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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And If [PAYGL <> REF] // If gross pay at last payment is not refused
And If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 & PAYNL = MIS] // If mode is web and net pay at last payment is missing

employees_ip17.jbmngr

Managerial duties: current job

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Do you have any managerial duties or do you supervise any other employees in your job as a/an [TITLE] at [FIRM] {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE <> DK|REF|MIS)&(ALLJOBSFIRM <> DK|REF|MIS)) in your main job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE = DK|REF|MIS)|(ALLJOBSFIRM = DK|REF|MIS)}?

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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job

employees_ip17.paygwc

Pay period: gross pay

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: How long a period did that cover?

OptionLabel
1One week
4Four weeks
5Calendar month
52One year/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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And if [PAYGL = 1..9999997] // If gross pay at last payment provided

employees_ip17.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
52One year/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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And If [PAYGL <> REF] // If gross pay at last payment is not refused
And If [PAYNL = 1..9999997] // If take home pay at last payment provided

employees_ip17.payusl

Last take home pay the usual amount

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Your take home pay last time was £[PAYNL] {if PAYNL > 0} £[PAYGL] {if PAYNL = 0} for this job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1}. 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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And If [PAYNL = 1..9999997 | PAYGL = 1..9999997] // If take home pay or gross pay at last payment provided

employees_ip17.payuwc

Pay period: usual pay

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: How long a period did that cover?

OptionLabel
1One week
4Four weeks
5Calendar month
52One year/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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And If [PAYNL = 1..9999997 | PAYGL = 1..9999997] // If take home pay or gross pay at last payment provided
And If [PAYUSL = 2] // If last pay was not what is usually received
And If [PAYU <> MIS|DK|REF] // If usual pay is not missing, don't know or refused

employees_ip17.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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one 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_ip17.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 in this job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1?

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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job

employees_ip17.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 service 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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And if [JBSECT = 2] // If works for a non-private organisation

employees_ip17.payug

Usual pay: gross/net of deductions

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And If [PAYNL = 1..9999997 | PAYGL = 1..9999997] // If take home pay or gross pay at last payment provided
And If [PAYUSL = 2] // If last pay was not what is usually received
And If [PAYU <> MIS|DK|REF] // If usual pay is not missing, don't know or refused

employees_ip17.empintro

Main job intro

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: The following questions are about your job as a/an [TITLE] at [FIRM] {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE <> DK|REF|MIS) & (ALLJOBSFIRM <> DK|REF|MIS)) your main job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE = DK|REF|MIS) | (ALLJOBSFIRM = DK|REF|MIS)}.

OptionLabel
1Continue

Universe:
if [JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1] // If has more than one job and is an employee in the main job

employees_ip17.jbhrcpr

Change hours work per week

Type: choice

Source: HILDA

Text: If you could choose the number of hours you work each week for this job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1},  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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job

employees_ip17.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
52One year/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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And if [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 & PAYGWC = DK|REF|MIS] // If mode is web and gross pay period not given

employees_ip17.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
0Per hour
2Two weeks
1One week
4Four weeks
5Calendar month
52One year/12 months/52 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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And If [PAYGL <> REF] // If gross pay at last payment is not refused
And If [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 & (PAYNWC = DK|REF|MIS) & (PAYNL > 0 | PAYNL_CAWI > 0] // If Mode is web and net pay period not given and net pay at last payment greater than zero

employees_ip17.paytyp

Salaried or paid by the hour

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: How is your pay calculated in your job as a/an [TITLE] at [FIRM] {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE <> DK|REF|MIS)&(ALLJOBSFIRM <> DK|REF|MIS)) in your main job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE = DK|REF|MIS)|(ALLJOBSFIRM = DK|REF|MIS)}, 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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job

employees_ip17.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 for this job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1}?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3Sometimes/depends

Universe:
if [(CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.MULTIJOBSTOTAL = 1 & CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1) | JOBCODE selected at CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBMAIN is CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And If [PAYTYP = 1|2|97] // If pay type is not hourly

employees_ip17.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 for this job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1}?

OptionLabel
1Set amount
2Varies/No set amount

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

employees_ip17.ovtnset

Overtime pay: set amount

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How are you paid for any overtime you work in your job as a/an [TITLE] at [FIRM] {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE <> DK|REF|MIS)&(ALLJOBSFIRM <> DK|REF|MIS)) in your main job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE = DK|REF|MIS)|(ALLJOBSFIRM = DK|REF|MIS)}?

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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one 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_ip17.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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And if [JbPl = 2|3|4] // works somewhere other than at home

employees_ip17.paygl_cawi

Gross pay CAWI non-response statement

Type: Number

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 in your job as a/an [TITLE] at [FIRM] {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE <> DK|REF|MIS)&(ALLJOBSFIRM <> DK|REF|MIS)) in your main job {if MULTIJOBSTOTAL > 1 & ((ALLJOBSTITLE = DK|REF|MIS)|(ALLJOBSFIRM = DK|REF|MIS)}, 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)] // If has one job and is an employee OR has more than one job and is an employee in the main job
And if [GRIDVARIABLES.ModeType = 3 & PAYGL = MIS] // If mode is web and gross pay at last payment is missing

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