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NUMEMPS5PLUS
At least 5 people working in work building
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Description

For sample persons aged 18 and over in 1987 who had a job in the past 2 weeks and spent at least half of their work day inside their office buildings and, sample persons aged 18 and over who have a job with a private company or the federal, state, or local government and were employed during the past two weeks, NUMEMPS5PLUS reports whether there are at least 5 employees (in 1987) or at least 50 employees (in 1992) at the building or location where the sample person works.

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Comparability

The variable is not comparable over time. The question in 1987 asked whether there were at least 5 other employees at work, while the question in 1992 asked whether there were at least 50 employees.

Universe

  • 1987: Half of sample persons age 18+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who had a job in the past 2 weeks and spent at least half of work day inside office building.
  • 1992: Half of sample persons age 18+ in quarters 1 and 2, and in 2 weeks of quarter 3 (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have a job with a private company or the federal, state or local government and were employed during the past two weeks.

Availability

  • 1987, 1992

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