Literal question
[Questions C1-27 were asked of persons who live in their households on Census Days.]
For person aged 10 years and above (Date of birth before/on 14 of August, 1981)
[Questions 18-27 are asked of those who lived in their households on Census Days and 10 years old or above.]
C22. What is the main reason for not seeking work?
[Question C22 was asked of persons who did not work at least 1 hour during the last 7 days, did not have any work to return to, and did not look for work during the last 7 days.]
[] 01 Believe no suitable job available
[] 02 Bad weather
[] 03 Sick/Confinement
[] 04 Will start new job
[] 05 Waiting for answers to job applications/have looked for work prior to last 7 days
[] 06 No qualification
[] 07 Still schooling
[] 08 Housewife
[] 09 Going for further studies
[] 10 Handicapped/disabled
[] 11 Not interested
[] 12 Retired/Too old
[] 13 Too young
[] 14 Others (specify) ____
[Questions C25-27 were asked of persons who worked at least 1 hour during the 7 days and had a job to return to. (Yes was chosen in Question C18 or C19.)]
C27. What is your employment status?
[] 1 Employer
[] 2 Employee
[] 3 Self-employed
[] 4 Unpaid family worker
Interviewer instructions
Questions C18-C27
General Guidelines
Who should be asked?
(i) These questions (C18-C27) should be asked for persons aged 10 years and above, that is, those who were born before or on 14 August 1981.
Refer to Question C5 to find out the date of birth. For persons whose birth dates are 14 August 1981 or earlier, Questions C18-C27 must be asked.
If no information is provided for C5, refer to Question C6. For persons who are 10 years or more, Question C18 - C27 must be asked.
(ii) For Questions C25 and C26, if possible, obtain the information from the household members directly so that more detailed information may be given.
Reference Period
The reference period for Question C18-C27 refer to the 7 days prior to the day of the interview.
To determine the reference period, refer to the calendar provided in Document 7 (Thank You Card).
Example:
If the interview was conducted on 15 August 1991, the information required should be based on the period 8-14 August 1991.
Question C27
Purpose
To determine the working status of a person in employment.
Definition
Employer (Code 1)
Person who operates business, industry, plantation or his own professional practice and employs one or more workers to help him.
Employee (Code 2)
Person who works for a government or private employer and is paid a salary, wage, commission or "tips".
Self-Employed (Code 3)
Person who operates business, industry, plantation or his own professional practice but does not employ any workers to help him.
Unpaid family worker (Code 4)
Person who works without receiving salary/wage in an industry, plantation or business that is being operated by a family member/relative.
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How to ask the question
Ask the question as follows:
"What is the employment status of ____ (member's name)?"
How to record the answer
Mark "X" in the relevant box.
Employment status refers to the occupation as recorded in Question C25.
