Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
88
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Worked all of the past 12 months | X |
| 2 | Worked some of the past 12 months and not in past 2 weeks | X |
| 3 | Worked during past 12 months, unknown if worked all of past 12 months | X |
| 4 | Did not work in the past 12 months (includes never worked) | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For sample persons aged 18 and older, EMPSTATYR reports the person's employment status in the past 12 months, including if the person worked all of the past 12 months, part of the past 12 months but not in the last two weeks, part of the past 12 months but unknown if worked all of the past 12 months, or not at all in the past 12 months.
This variable was included in the 1988 Occupational Health supplement.
Universe
- 1988: Sample persons aged 18+
Availability
- 1988
Survey Text
| 1988 |
1988
Survey form
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4a. During the past 12 months, that is, since (12 month date) a year ago, did you work at any time at a job or business, not counting work around the house? (Include unpaid work in the family business or farm.)
1 [] Yes
2 [] No
2 [] No
b. How long has it been since you last worked at a job or business?
If less than 1 year (4c); If 1 year or more (8)
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Number
Number
1[] Weeks
2[] Months
3[] Years
2[] Months
3[] Years
Weights
- 1988 : SUPP2WT