Literal question
Only for those 10 years of age and older.
[Questions 14-22 were asked only of persons aged 10 and older.]
[Questions 19-22 were asked only of persons who were employed.]
21. Occupational category [employment status]:
(Only for one who is working) Mark the appropriate box. Owner: operates own company and supervises one or more employees. Employee: works for an owner and is remunerated. Own-account worker: operates own company and has no employees to supervise. Family worker: engages in unremunerated work in a company operated by a member of the family.
[] 1 Owner
[] 2 Employee
[] 3 Own-account
[] 4 Family worker
Interviewer instructions
Question 21 Occupational Category (for those who work):
If the person has a job the day of the Census, mark the corresponding box applicable to the following definitions.
Owner: one who runs their own company or works a profession or office on their own account and always is in charge of one or more enumerated employees.
Employee: one who works for a public or private owner and receives remuneration for the work in the form of a salary, wage, commission, tip, paid by the job or in kind.
[The instructions refer to a graphic of question 21 of the census form.]
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Own-account worker: one who runs their own company o private business or works a profession or office on their own account and is not in charge of any remunerated employees. This person can work alone or with an associate.
Family worker: one who works an unremunerated job in a company or business run by a member of their own family.
