Survey of Employees under Federal Jurisdiction

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Pre-selection of employees under federal jurisdiction (FJE)
Gender (GDR)
Sexual orientation (SOR)
Age (AGE)
Job classification (JC)
Job details (CJ)
Outside of working hours (OT)
Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR)
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD)
Discrimination in the workplace (DISC)
Leave and benefits (LB)
Work-life balance (WLB)
Demographic information (DEM)

Pre-selection of employees under federal jurisdiction (FJE)

Pre-selection of employees under federal jurisdiction (FJE) - Question identifier:FJE_R05

The first few questions ask about general information to confirm that we have made contact with the correct person and to confirm your employment status in 2020.

Pre-selection of employees under federal jurisdiction (FJE) - Question identifier:FJE_Q05

In 2020, did you work for [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Pre-selection of employees under federal jurisdiction (FJE) - Question identifier:FJE_Q07

In 2020, did you work at or report to: [Address of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Pre-selection of employees under federal jurisdiction (FJE) - Question identifier:FJE_Q10

Are you currently working for [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Pre-selection of employees under federal jurisdiction (FJE) - Question identifier:FJE_Q15A

Approximately when did you start working for [Name of business]?
Month

01: January
02: February
03: March
04: April
05: May
06: June
07: July
08: August
09: September
10: October
11: November
12: December

Pre-selection of employees under federal jurisdiction (FJE) - Question identifier:FJE_Q15B

Approximately when did you start working for [Name of business]?
Year

00: 2020
01: 2019
02: 2018
03: 2017
04: 2016
05: 2015
06: 2014
07: 2013
08: 2012
09: 2011
10: 2010
11: 2009
12: 2008
13: 2007
14: 2006
15: 2005
16: 2004
17: 2003
18: 2002
19: 2001
20: 2000
21: 1999
22: 1998
23: 1997
24: 1996
25: 1995
26: 1994
27: 1993
28: 1992
29: 1991
30: 1990
31: 1989
32: 1988
33: 1987
34: 1986
35: 1985
36: 1984
37: 1983
38: 1982
39: 1981
40: 1980
41: 1979
42: 1978
43: 1977
44: 1976
45: 1975
46: 1974
47: 1973
48: 1972
49: 1971
50: 1970
51: 1969
52: 1968
53: 1967
54: 1966
55: 1965
56: 1964
57: 1963
58: 1962
59: 1961
60: 1960
61: 1959
62: 1958
63: 1957
64: 1956
65: 1955
66: 1954
67: 1953
68: 1952
69: 1951
70: 1950

Pre-selection of employees under federal jurisdiction (FJE) - Question identifier:FJE_Q20A

Approximately when did your employment end with [Name of business]?
Month

01: January
02: February
03: March
04: April
05: May
06: June
07: July
08: August
09: September
10: October
11: November
12: December

Pre-selection of employees under federal jurisdiction (FJE) - Question identifier:FJE_Q20B

Approximately when did your employment end with [Name of business]?
Year

Min = 2000; Max = 2022

Pre-selection of employees under federal jurisdiction (FJE) - Question identifier:FJE_Q25

Was the main reason that you are no longer working for [Name of business] related to the COVID-19 pandemic?

1: Yes
2: No

Gender (GDR)

Gender (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_R05

The following questions are about sex at birth and gender.

Gender (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_Q05

What was your sex at birth?

1: Male
2: Female

Gender (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_Q10

What is your gender?

1: Male
2: Female
3: Or please specify

Sexual orientation (SOR)

Sexual orientation (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_Q01

What is your sexual orientation?

Would you say you are:

1: Heterosexual
2: Lesbian or gay
3: Bisexual
4: Or please specify

Age (AGE)

Age (AGE) - Question identifier:AGE_Q02

What is your age?

Min = 0; Max = 999

Job classification (JC)

Job classification (JC) - Question identifier:JC_R05

Throughout this questionnaire we will be asking you questions about your employment at [Name of business].

Job classification (JC) - Question identifier:JC_Q05

Which of the following best describ[es/ed] your employment category at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

1: Permanent employee (i.e., job had no contractual or anticipated termination date)
2: Seasonal employee (i.e., job was intermittent according to the seasons of the year)
3: Temporary, term or contract employee (non-seasonal) (i.e., job had a termination date)
4: Casual or on-call employee (no fixed hours) (i.e., job did not have a prearranged schedule, but employee was called as needs arose (e.g., a substitute teacher))
5: Paid internship (i.e., employee participated in a short-term, workplace-based learning experience intended to develop skills and acquire experience and received a wage or salary)
6: Unpaid internship (i.e., employee participated in a short-term, workplace-based learning experience intended to develop skills and acquire experience and did not receive a wage or salary but may have received other forms of compensation, such as a reimbursement of expenses)

Job classification (JC) - Question identifier:JC_Q10

As an intern, [is/was] your internship meant to fulfill the requirements of a program offered by a secondary or post-secondary educational institution, vocational school or an equivalent non-Canadian educational institution?

1: Yes
2: No

Job classification (JC) - Question identifier:JC_Q15

As an unpaid intern, [do/did] you receive compensation in a form other than wages or salary?

1: Yes
2: No

Job classification (JC) - Question identifier:JC_Q20

What type of compensation [do/did] you receive?

1: Reimbursement of expenses
2: A lump sum
3: Other

Job classification (JC) - Question identifier:JC_Q25

[Is/Was] your internship contract successively renewed?

1: Yes
2: No

Job classification (JC) - Question identifier:JC_Q30

[Are/Were] you working under a term contract that was successively renewed?

1: Yes
2: No

Job classification (JC) - Question identifier:JC_Q35

[Do/Did] you telework, work from home or work in a virtual workplace?

1: Yes
2: No

Job classification (JC) - Question identifier:JC_Q40

What kind of work [do/did] you do?

Long Answer Length = 80

Job classification (JC) - Question identifier:JC_Q45

What [are/were] your most important activities or duties?

Long Answer Length = 80

Job details (CJ)

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_R05

The next questions ask further details about your employment with [Name of business].

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q10

Did you receive a written employment statement or written contract when you began working at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q15

In the past five years, how many different employers did you work for, including [Name of business]?

Min = 0; Max = 999

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q20

How many hours [do/did] you usually work per week at [Name of business]?

1: 30 or more
2: Fewer than 30

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q25

What [is/was] the main reason you usually [work/worked] fewer than 30 hours per week?

1: Full-time work not available
2: Family responsibilities
3: Other job
4: School obligations
5: Health-related (Include both physical and mental health issues.)
6: Other

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q30

Would you rather [work/have worked] 30 hours or more if you could?

1: Yes
2: No

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q35

Excluding overtime, on average, how many paid hours [do/did] you usually work per week at [Name of business]?

Min = 0; Max = 999.99

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q40

[Are/Were] you paid by the hour?

1: Yes (A specific hourly rate of pay, e.g., $12.75 per hour)
2: No (Paid on any other basis, e.g., an annual salary)

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q45

[Do/did] you usually receive tips or commissions?

1: Yes
2: No

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q50

[Including tips and commissions, what/What] [is/was] your hourly rate of pay at [Name of business]?

Min = 0; Max = 999.99

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q55

What is the easiest way to report your wage or salary, [including tips and commissions, /]before taxes and other deductions at [Name of business]?

1: Yearly
2: Monthly
3: Twice a month
4: Every two weeks
5: Weekly
6: Other

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q60

[Including tips and commissions, what/What] [is/was] your [yearly/monthly/semi-monthly/bi-weekly/weekly] wage or salary before taxes and other deductions at [Name of business]?

Min = 0; Max = 9999999.99

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q65

How satisfied [are/were] you with your rate of pay or salary at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

1: Very satisfied
2: Satisfied
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4: Dissatisfied
5: Very dissatisfied

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q70

[Do/Did] you feel that your rate of pay or salary [is/was] fair based on your workload, hours worked, responsibilities, and qualifications?

1: Yes
2: No

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q75

What [are/were] the reasons?

Would you say:

01: Workload too heavy or pace of work too fast
02: Expected to work overtime without appropriate compensation
03: Irregular hours
04: Needed to be available after normal working hours
05: Pay not reflective of the experience, skills or effort that you bring to the job
06: Pay not reflective of the hazards of the job
07: Pay below standard for your industry or occupation
08: Other

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q80

Which of the following types of compensation, in addition to base salaries and wages, [do/did] you receive?

Would you say:

01: Tips or commission
02: Profit-sharing plan
03: Bonus, merit pay or skill-based pay
04: Employee stock plans
05: Haulage, kilometre or miles rate
06: A piece rate other than haulage, kilometre or miles rate
07: Other
08: Not applicable

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q85

[In the past 12 months/For the one year prior to your departure/From [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B - 1] until the time of your departure], did [Name of business] intentionally withhold your wages?

1: Yes
2: No

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q90

How did you deal with your difficulty getting paid?

Would you say:

1: Filed a formal complaint
2: Brought the issue to the company's or employer's attention informally
3: Brought the issue to the attention of a union representative
4: Brought the issue to the attention of an external authority
5: Did nothing
6: Other

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q95

The times you did nothing, why did you not bring the issue to the attention of [Name of business]?

Would you say:

1: Worried about losing hours or pay
2: Worried about losing the job
3: Worried about other retaliation
4: Scared of damaging relations at work
5: Did not think the issue was serious enough
6: Did not know who to contact for assistance
7: Other

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q100

Thinking of your work at [Name of business], [do/did] you regularly receive a paper or digital pay stub containing information about your pay?

1: Yes
2: No

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q105

Did this employer deduct any amount from your paycheque [in the past 12 months/for the one year prior to your departure/from [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B - 1] until the time of your departure] that was not authorized by you in writing?

1: Yes
2: No

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q110

Which of the following best describes your usual work schedule at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

01: A regular daytime schedule
02: A regular evening schedule
03: A regular night schedule
04: A rotating shift (A shift that changes periodically from days to evenings or to nights.)
05: A split shift (A shift that consists of two or more distinct periods each day.)
06: A compressed work week (The employee is able to work more hours each day in order to accumulate enough time to take time off on a regular basis.)
07: On call or casual (The employee does not have a prearranged schedule, but is called as need arises, e.g., a substitute teacher.)
08: An irregular schedule (The employee's schedule is usually prearranged in advance, and can change from one work period to the next, e.g., a pilot or flight attendant.)
09: Other

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q115

Would you rather [have/have had] a regular work schedule if you could at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q120

How far in advance [do/did] you generally know your schedule at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

01: Fewer than 6 hours
02: 6 to 11 hours
03: 12 to 24 hours
04: 2 to 3 days
05: 4 to 6 days
06: 1 to 2 weeks
07: More than 2 weeks
08: Your schedule [does/did] not change regularly

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q125

How satisfied [are/were] you with the amount of notice received about your work schedule?

Would you say:

1: Very satisfied
2: Satisfied
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4: Dissatisfied
5: Very dissatisfied
6: Not applicable

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q130

Given your work schedule and job-related obligations, how satisfied [are/were] you with your ability to meet your family responsibilities?

Would you say:

1: Very satisfied
2: Satisfied
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4: Dissatisfied
5: Very dissatisfied
6: Not applicable

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q135

[Are/Were] any of the following flexible work arrangements available at [Name of business]?

[Is/Was] it:

01: Compressed work week
02: Variable work schedule (i.e., start and end times that regularly change)
03: Averaging (Averaging occurs when an employee's hours of work in a week or day are calculated as an average due to the irregular distribution of those hours in a particular period.)
04: Telework (Telework is an arrangement that allows employees to work from home or some other off-site location. Telework agreements between the employer and employee can vary from the informal - an occasional day working from home to a formal full-time telework agree)
05: Job sharing (Job sharing a full-time position is an example of a part-time arrangement where the duties and responsibilities are split or shared among two or more people on a part-time basis.)
06: Leave with income averaging (A special work arrangement that allows you to take an extended leave without pay while averaging your income over a 12 month period.)
07: Pre-retirement transition leave
08: Other
09: None
99: DK

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q140

How satisfied [are/were] you with the flexible work arrangements available to you at [Name of business]?

1: Very satisfied
2: Satisfied
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4: Dissatisfied
5: Very dissatisfied

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q145

[In the past 12 months/For the one year prior to your departure/From [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B - 1] until the time of your departure], did you request any flexible work arrangements from [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q150

Which of the following flexible work arrangements did you request?

Would you say:

01: Compressed work week
02: Variable work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times)
03: Averaging (Averaging occurs when an employee's hours of work in a week or day are calculated as an average due to the irregular distribution of those hours in a particular period.)
04: Telework (Telework is an arrangement that allows employees to work from home or some other off-site location. Telework agreements between the employer and employee can vary from the informal - an occasional day working from home to a formal full-time telework agree)
05: Job sharing (Job sharing a full-time position is an example of a part-time arrangement where the duties and responsibilities are split or shared among two or more people on a part-time basis.)
06: Leave with income averaging (A special work arrangement that allows you to take an extended leave without pay while averaging your income over a 12 month period.)
07: Pre-retirement transition leave
08: Other

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q155A

Indicate which flexible work arrangements were approved or refused at [Name of business].
Compressed work week

1: Approved
2: Refused
3: Not applicable or don't know

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q155B

Indicate which flexible work arrangements were approved or refused at [Name of business].
Variable work schedule

1: Approved
2: Refused
3: Not applicable or don't know

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q155C

Indicate which flexible work arrangements were approved or refused at [Name of business].
Averaging

1: Approved
2: Refused
3: Not applicable or don't know

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q155D

Indicate which flexible work arrangements were approved or refused at [Name of business].
Telework

1: Approved
2: Refused
3: Not applicable or don't know

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q155E

Indicate which flexible work arrangements were approved or refused at [Name of business].
Job sharing

1: Approved
2: Refused
3: Not applicable or don't know

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q155F

Indicate which flexible work arrangements were approved or refused at [Name of business].
Leave with income averaging

1: Approved
2: Refused
3: Not applicable or don't know

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q155G

Indicate which flexible work arrangements were approved or refused at [Name of business].
Pre-retirement transition leave

1: Approved
2: Refused
3: Not applicable or don't know

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q155H

Indicate which flexible work arrangements were approved or refused at [Name of business].
Other arrangement

1: Approved
2: Refused
3: Not applicable or don't know

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q160

Thinking only of the most recent refusal you received, what was the main reason given for that refusal?

Would you say:

1: Job was not suitable for a flexible work arrangement
2: Budgetary or financial reasons on the part of the employer
3: Too many other employees were using flexible work arrangements
4: Timing was not suitable (i.e., in the future a flexible work arrangement may be suitable)
5: Other

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q165

Excluding overtime, how many scheduled hours [do/did] you work at home in a typical week?
Number of hours per week

Min = 0; Max = 999.99

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q170

Excluding overtime, how many scheduled hours [do/did] you work at home in a typical week?
You never [work/worked] any of your scheduled hours from home

1: You never [work/worked] any of your scheduled hours from home

Job details (CJ) - Question identifier:CJ_Q175

During the COVID-19 pandemic, were you considered an "essential worker" working for [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Outside of working hours (OT)

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_R05

Now you will be asked some questions about working outside of working hours at [Name of business].

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q05

While working at [Name of business], how often [do/did] you send or answer work-related emails, calls or texts outside of working hours?

Would you say:

1: Every day
2: Once or twice a week
3: Once or twice a month
4: Never
5: Not applicable

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q10

[Is/Was] this expected by your employer?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q11

[Is/Was] this expected by your employer?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q12

[Is/Was] this expected by your employer?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q15

In your opinion, how reasonable [is/was] the expectation to send or answer work-related emails, calls or texts outside of working hours at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

1: Very reasonable
2: Reasonable
3: Neither reasonable nor unreasonable
4: Unreasonable
5: Very unreasonable

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q20

Were you given a company-issued cell phone by [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q25

[Does/Did] [Name of business] contribute to any portion of your personal cell phone plan payments?

1: Yes
2: No

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q30A

What percentage or amount of your average monthly cell phone bill [is/was] paid by your employer?
Percentage paid by the employer

Min = 0; Max = 999

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q30B

What percentage or amount of your average monthly cell phone bill [is/was] paid by your employer?
Amount paid by the employer

Min = 0; Max = 999

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q35A

During a typical week, how many hours of paid and unpaid overtime [do/did] you work per week for [Name of business]?
Number of paid overtime hours

Min = 0; Max = 999.99

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q35B

During a typical week, how many hours of paid and unpaid overtime [do/did] you work per week for [Name of business]?
Number of unpaid overtime hours

Min = 0; Max = 999.99

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q40

How [is/was] your paid overtime compensated at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

1: Regular or straight pay
2: Overtime rate
3: Time in lieu
4: Other
5: Not compensated

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q45

At what rate [is/was] your overtime typically compensated in pay?

Min = 0; Max = 99.9

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q50

At what rate [is/was] your overtime typically compensated by receiving time in lieu?

Min = 0; Max = 99.9

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q55

How satisfied [are/were] you with the way in which your overtime was compensated at [Name of business]?

1: Very satisfied
2: Satisfied
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4: Dissatisfied
5: Very dissatisfied

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q60

Thinking of this employer, [do/did] you feel you had the option to refuse overtime?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q65

How much pressure would you say you [feel/felt] from your employer to take on overtime work?

Would you say:

1: No pressure at all
2: A little pressure
3: Some pressure
4: A lot of pressure

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q70

How concerned [are/were] you about negative consequences if you refused overtime?

Would you say:

1: Not at all concerned
2: A little concerned
3: Concerned
4: Very concerned
5: Extremely concerned

Outside of working hours (OT) - Question identifier:OT_Q75

Thinking about the amount of overtime you [work/worked], which of the following would you rather [do/have done]?

Would you rather [work/have worked]:

1: No overtime at all
2: A lot less overtime
3: A little less overtime
4: About the same amount of overtime
5: A little more overtime
6: A lot more overtime

Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR)

Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR) - Question identifier:IR_R05

The next questions ask about union and non-union forms of representation in the workplace at [Name of business].

Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR) - Question identifier:IR_Q05

[Are/Were] you covered by a union contract or collective agreement at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR) - Question identifier:IR_Q10

[Are/Were] you a member of a union at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR) - Question identifier:IR_Q15

[Are/Were] any other employees in your workplace members of a union or covered by a collective agreement at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR) - Question identifier:IR_Q20

If a vote had been held to decide whether your workplace would have a union or not, how likely would you [be/have been] to vote in favour of forming a union?

Would you say:

1: Very likely
2: Likely
3: Neither likely nor unlikely
4: Unlikely
5: Very unlikely
9: DK

Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR) - Question identifier:IR_Q25

[Is/Was] there a committee at [Name of business] in which union representatives and management [meet/met] to solve problems?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR) - Question identifier:IR_Q30

Has this employer tried to stop you from participating in union activities or pressured you to spend less time on union activities?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR) - Question identifier:IR_Q35

[Do/Did] you have any formal non-union employee representation at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR) - Question identifier:IR_Q40

[Does/Did] this non-union representation group discuss employee concerns related to issues like wages, benefits, hours of work, or job security?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR) - Question identifier:IR_Q45

What would best describe the leadership of this representation group?

Would you say:

1: Elected by employees or members
2: Volunteers
3: Appointed by management or the employer
4: There [are/were] no leaders or leadership
5: Other
9: DK

Occupational health and safety (OHS)

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_R05

The next set of questions ask about work conditions related to health and safety at [Name of business].

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q05

How would you rate your personal knowledge of workplace safety rules as they pertain[/ed] to your job at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

1: Very good
2: Good
3: Acceptable
4: Poor
5: Very poor

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q10

[In the past 24 months/For the two years prior to your departure/From [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B -2] until the time of your departure], did you receive any health and safety training from [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q15

[In the past 24 months/For the two years prior to your departure/From [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B -2] until the time of your departure], how many hours of health and safety training did you receive at [Name of business]?

Min = 0; Max = 9999.99

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q20A

Thinking about your work at [Name of business], to what extent would you agree or disagree with the following statements?
You [have/had] all the tools or equipment to do your work safely

1: Strongly agree
2: Agree
3: Neither agree nor disagree
4: Disagree
5: Strongly disagree

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q20B

Thinking about your work at [Name of business], to what extent would you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Employees [are/were] involved in decisions which affected their health and safety

1: Strongly agree
2: Agree
3: Neither agree nor disagree
4: Disagree
5: Strongly disagree

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q25

How quickly [are/were] health and safety issues identified and dealt with at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

1: Very quickly
2: Quickly
3: Neither quickly nor slowly
4: Slowly
5: Very slowly

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q30

[Does/Did] your workplace have a health and safety committee?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q35

[Does/Did] your workplace have a health and safety representative?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q40

[Do/Did] you feel that you [have/had] the right to refuse work due to the presence of danger at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q45

Excluding the risks associated with COVID-19, [in the past 24 months/for the two years prior to your departure/from [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B -2] until the time of your departure], were you exposed to unsafe working conditions at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q50

How many times were you exposed to unsafe working conditions?

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q55

Was your exposure to unsafe working conditions brought to the attention of [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q60

Why did you not bring your exposure to unsafe working conditions to the attention of [Name of business]?

Would you say:

1: Dealt with it yourself or with colleagues
2: Fear of reprimand or reprisal
3: Not enough time
4: No resources to deal with issue
5: Did not feel it was serious enough
6: Other

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q65

How satisfied were you with the way your exposure to unsafe working conditions was dealt with by [Name of business]?

Would you say:

1: Very satisfied
2: Satisfied
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4: Dissatisfied
5: Very dissatisfied
6: Not applicable

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q70

Have you ever refused to work due to unsafe conditions at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q75

How comfortable [would/did] you feel raising issues of workplace safety at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

1: Very comfortable
2: Comfortable
3: Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable
4: Uncomfortable
5: Very uncomfortable

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q80

What is the main reason you [would feel/felt] uncomfortable raising issues of workplace safety with [Name of business]?

Would you say you [are/were]:

1: Worried about losing hours or pay
2: Worried about losing the job
3: Worried about other retaliation
4: Worried about damaging relations at work
5: Other

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q85

[In the past 24 months/For the two years prior to your departure/From [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B -2] until the time of your departure], were you involved in one or more workplace incidents resulting in your injury or illness at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q90

Did you need to take time off of work as a result of injury or illness for any or all incidents?

1: Yes
2: No

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q95A

How many months, weeks or days in total did you need to take off of work as a result of all incidents?
Unit of time

1: Months
2: Weeks
3: Days

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q95B

How many months, weeks or days in total did you need to take off of work as a result of all incidents?
Quantity

Min = 0; Max = 999.99

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q100

[Does/Did] [Name of business] have a hazard prevention program?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q102

Do you feel that you put yourself at risk of contracting COVID-19 by working for [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q105

While working at [Name of business], [are/were] you aware of any coworkers arriving to work impaired by or under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

1: Yes
2: No

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q110

How frequently would you say your coworkers arriv[e/ed] to work impaired by or under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

Would you say this happen[s/ed]:

1: Very frequently
2: Frequently
3: Occasionally
4: Rarely

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q115

While working at [Name of business], [are/were] you aware of any coworkers becoming impaired by or under the influence of drugs or alcohol during work hours?

1: Yes
2: No

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q120

How frequently would you say your coworkers [become/became] impaired by or under the influence of drugs or alcohol during work hours?

Would you say this happen[s/ed]:

1: Very frequently
2: Frequently
3: Occasionally
4: Rarely

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q125

[Does/Did] your employer have a policy on drugs or alcohol use?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Occupational health and safety (OHS) - Question identifier:OHS_Q130

[In the past 24 months/For the two years prior to your departure/From [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B -2] until the time of your departure], were you subjected to drug testing by [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD)

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_R05

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.

The next set of questions ask about sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence in the workplace. Your employer refers to the employer you identified in the first section of this questionnaire.

Remember that all information provided is strictly confidential. Your responses are important whether or not you have had any of these experiences.

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q05

[In the past 24 months/For the two years prior to your departure/From [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B -2] until the time of your departure], did you experience any sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q10

Which of the following did you experience?

Would you say:

1: Sexual harassment
2: Non-sexual harassment
3: Violence

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q15

[Does/Did] your workplace have a specific procedure for reporting sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q20

Thinking of the most serious incident at [Name of business] in which you experienced sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence, did you report the behaviour to anyone, including to your manager, supervisor or other authority?

1: Yes
2: No

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q25

What was the main reason you did not report the behaviour?

Would you say:

01: The person in authority found out about the behaviour in another way
02: The behaviour stopped
03: You resolved the issue on your own
04: Someone told you not to report it
05: You did not think the issue was serious enough
06: You changed jobs
07: The persons responsible changed jobs
08: You did not know what to do, where to go, or who to ask for help
09: You had concerns about the formal complaint process
10: You were afraid of negative consequences
11: You did not believe it would make a difference
12: There is no specific reporting procedure
13: Other

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q30

What was the outcome for the offender after you reported the incident?

Would you say:

01: Mediation
02: Mandatory training
03: Voluntary training
04: Reprimand
05: Offender transferred workplace or position
06: Financial penalty
07: Demotion
08: Loss of job
09: Legal penalty (e.g., prison)
10: Other
11: Nothing was done
99: DK

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q35

Overall, how satisfied were you with the outcome for the offender?

Would you say:

1: Very satisfied
2: Satisfied
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4: Dissatisfied
5: Very dissatisfied

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q40

What was the outcome for you after you reported the incident?

Would you say:

01: Mediation
02: Mandatory training
03: Voluntary training
04: You were disciplined
05: You transferred workplace or position
06: Paid time off
07: Unpaid time off
08: Other
09: Nothing was done

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q45

Overall, how satisfied were you with the outcome for you?

Would you say:

1: Very satisfied
2: Satisfied
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4: Dissatisfied
5: Very dissatisfied

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q50

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the workplace at [Name of business] [is/was] safe, healthy, and free from sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence?

Would you say:

1: Strongly agree
2: Agree
3: Neither agree nor disagree
4: Disagree
5: Strongly disagree

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q55

Did you receive any training on how sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence can be prevented in the workplace [in the past 24 months/for the two years prior to your departure/from [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B -2] until the time of your departure]?

1: Yes
2: No

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q60

[Does/Did] your workplace have a harassment policy posted in a visible place, or available on their website?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q65

To what extent do you agree or disagree that [Name of business] [is/was] doing enough to protect you against sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence in the workplace?

1: Strongly agree
2: Agree
3: Neither agree nor disagree
4: Disagree
5: Strongly disagree

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q70

[In the past 24 months/For the two years prior to your departure/From [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B -2] until the time of your departure], how do you feel your colleagues' and employer's attitudes towards supporting a workplace free of sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence have changed?

Would you say they became:

1: Much better
2: Better
3: Stayed the same
4: Worse
5: Much worse
9: DK

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q75

[In the past 24 months/For the two years prior to your departure/From [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B -2] until the time of your departure], did you witness incidents of sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence in your workplace that were not directed at you personally at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q80

Did you or anyone else report any of these incidents of sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence at [Name of business] to your manager, supervisor, or other authority?

1: Yes
2: No
3: In some instances yes, in others no
9: DK

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q85

What were the reasons you did not report those incidents of sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence to [Name of business]?

Would you say:

01: The person in authority found out about the behaviour in another way
02: The behaviour stopped
03: You resolved the issues on your own
04: Someone told you not to report it
05: You did not think the issues were serious enough
06: You changed jobs
07: The persons responsible changed jobs
08: You did not know what to do, where to go, or who to ask for help
09: You had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, you did not think you would be believed)
10: You were afraid of negative consequences (e.g., retaliation, revenge, career implications, being labelled)
11: You did not think reporting it would make a difference
12: Other

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD) - Question identifier:HVD_Q90

Regarding the most serious incident you witnessed, what was the outcome of your report for the offender?

Would you say:

01: Mediation
02: Training
03: Offender transferred workplace or position
04: Reprimand
05: Financial penalty
06: Demotion
07: Loss of job
08: Legal penalty (e.g., prison)
09: Other
10: Nothing was done
99: DK

Discrimination in the workplace (DISC)

Discrimination in the workplace (DISC) - Question identifier:DISC_R05

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others or that withholds or limits access that is given to others.

The next set of questions ask about discrimination in the workplace. The business listed in the question refers to the employer you identified in the first section of this questionnaire.

Discrimination in the workplace (DISC) - Question identifier:DISC_Q05

[In the past 24 months/For the two years prior to your departure/From [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B -2] until the time of your departure], did you feel that you were discriminated against at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Discrimination in the workplace (DISC) - Question identifier:DISC_Q10

What type of discrimination did you experience?

Would you say it related to your:

01: Race
02: National or ethnic origin
03: Colour
04: Religion
05: Age
06: Language
07: Sex
08: Sexual orientation
09: Gender identity or expression (Include gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary.)
10: Marital status
11: Family status
12: Genetic characteristics (Include a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test.)
13: Disability
14: Pardoned conviction or suspended record
15: Other

Discrimination in the workplace (DISC) - Question identifier:DISC_Q15

Thinking of the most serious incident at [Name of business] in which you experienced discrimination, did you report the behaviour to anyone, including to your manager, supervisor or other authority?

1: Yes
2: No

Discrimination in the workplace (DISC) - Question identifier:DISC_Q20

Why did you not report the behaviour?

Would you say:

01: The person in authority found out about the behaviour in another way
02: The behaviour stopped
03: You resolved the issue on your own
04: Someone told you not to report it
05: You didn't think the issue was serious enough
06: You changed jobs
07: The persons responsible changed jobs
08: You didn't know what to do, where to go, or who to ask for help
09: You had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, you didn't think you would be believed)
10: You were afraid of negative consequences (e.g., retaliation, revenge, career implications, being labelled)
11: You did not believe it would make a difference
12: Other

Discrimination in the workplace (DISC) - Question identifier:DISC_Q25

[In the past 24 months/For the two years prior to your departure/From [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B -2] until the time of your departure], did you witness acts of discrimination at [Name of business] that were not directed at you personally?

1: Yes
2: No

Discrimination in the workplace (DISC) - Question identifier:DISC_Q30

What type of discrimination did you witness?

01: Race
02: National or ethnic origin
03: Colour
04: Religion
05: Age
06: Language
07: Sex
08: Sexual orientation
09: Gender identity or expression (Include gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary.)
10: Marital status
11: Family status
12: Genetic characteristics (Include a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test.)
13: Disability
14: Pardoned conviction or suspended record
15: Other

Discrimination in the workplace (DISC) - Question identifier:DISC_Q35

[Does/Did] [Name of business] provide an Employee Assistance Program or counselling service?

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Discrimination in the workplace (DISC) - Question identifier:DISC_Q40

Did you use the Employee Assistance Program or counselling service provided by [Name of business] [in the past 24 months/for the two years prior to your departure/from [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B -2] until the time of your departure]?

1: Yes
2: No

Leave and benefits (LB)

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_R05

Now you will be asked some questions about leave and benefits at [Name of business].

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05A

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Vacation leave

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05B

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Sick leave

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05C

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Maternity leave

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05D

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Parental leave

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05E

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Compassionate care leave

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05F

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Personal leave days

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05G

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Work-related illness or injury leave

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05H

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Critical illness leave (child)

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05I

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Critical illness leave (adult)

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05J

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Bereavement leave

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05K

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Death or disappearance leave

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05L

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Leave for victims of family violence

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05M

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Leave to attend court as a witness, member of the jury, or for jury selection

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05N

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Reservist leave

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q05O

[Does/Did] [Name of business] offer the following types of leave?
Other

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q10

What other leave type [does/did] [Name of business] offer?

Long Answer Length = 80

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20A

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Maternity leave

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20B

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Parental leave

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20C

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Compassionate care leave

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20D

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Personal leave days

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20E

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Work-related illness or injury leave

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20F

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Critical illness leave (child)

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20G

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Critical illness leave (adult)

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20H

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Bereavement leave

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20I

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Death or disappearance leave

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20J

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Leave for victims of family violence

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20K

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Leave to attend court as a witness, member of the jury, or for jury selection

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20L

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Reservist leave

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q20M

Of the following leave types that [are/were] offered by [Name of business], which [are/were] paid or unpaid?
Other leave type

1: Paid
2: Unpaid
3: Mix of paid and unpaid
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25AA

How many days of the following paid and unpaid leave types did you take while working for [Name of business] [in the past 12 months/for the one year prior to your departure/from [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B - 1] until the time of your departure]?
Number of days taken for paid leave - Vacation leave

Min = 0; Max = 999.99

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25AB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25BA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25BB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25CA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25CB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25DA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25DB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25EA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25EB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25FA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25FB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25GA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25GB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25HA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25HB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25IA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25IB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25JA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25JB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25KA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25KB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25LA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25LB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25MA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25MB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25NA

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q25NB

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q250A

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q250B

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q26A

How many days of paid vacation leave [are/were] you entitled to per year at [Name of business]?
Number of paid vacation days

Min = 0; Max = 999.99

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q26B

How many days of paid vacation leave [are/were] you entitled to per year at [Name of business]?
Don't know

9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q27A

How many days of paid sick leave [are/were] you entitled to per year at [Name of business]?
Number of paid sick days

Min = 0; Max = 999.99

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q27B

How many days of paid sick leave [are/were] you entitled to per year at [Name of business]?
Don't know

9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q30

Which of the following leave types, if any, did you encounter difficulty or resistance in getting from [Name of business] [in the past 12 months/for the one year prior to your departure/from [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B - 1] until the time of your departure]?

Would you say:

01: Annual vacations
02: Overtime pay
03: General holidays
04: Unpaid sick leave
05: Work-related illness or injury leave
06: Parental leave
07: Maternity leave
08: Maternity-related re-assignment
09: Compassionate care leave
10: Bereavement leave
11: Death or disappearance leave
12: Reservist leave
13: Critical illness leave
14: No difficulty encountered

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q35

[In the past 12 months/For the one year prior to your departure/From [FJE_Q20A + 1] [FJE_Q20B - 1] until the time of your departure], to what extent did you feel pressure from [Name of business] to not take vacation?

Would you say:

1: No pressure at all
2: Little pressure
3: Some pressure
4: A lot of pressure
5: An extreme amount of pressure
6: Not applicable

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q40

If you [have/had] an agreement with your employer to take some or all of your paid vacation as wages, rather than as paid time off, did you ever encounter any difficulty receiving this pay?

Would you say:

1: Yes
2: No
3: Not applicable as I take all my vacation as paid time off

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q45

[Are/Were] you able to bank or save up all or a portion of your paid sick leave or paid vacation leave from year to year?

Would you say:

1: Yes, both types of leave
2: Yes, only sick leave
3: Yes, only vacation leave
4: No
6: Not applicable
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q50

How satisfied [are/were] you with the leave policy at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

1: Very satisfied
2: Satisfied
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4: Dissatisfied
5: Very dissatisfied

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q55

Thinking of this employer, have you ever taken leave for mental health reasons?

1: Yes
2: No

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q60

To what extent [have you been/were you/do you believe you would have been] supported to take leave for mental health reasons?

Would you say:

1: Very supported
2: Supported
3: Neither supported nor unsupported
4: Unsupported
5: Very unsupported
6: Not applicable
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q65

Did you take leave as a result of experiencing sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence in the workplace at [Name of business]?

1: Yes
2: No

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q70

To what extent [have you been/were you/do you believe you would have been] supported by your employer to take leave as a result of experiencing sexual harassment, non-sexual harassment or violence in the workplace?

Would you say:

1: Very supported
2: Supported
3: Neither supported nor unsupported
4: Unsupported
5: Very unsupported
6: Not applicable
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q75

Did you use the entirety of the parental leave time to which you were entitled?

1: Yes
2: No

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q80

What was the reason?

Would you say:

1: Spouse used it all
2: Shared leave with spouse or partner
3: Employer refused
4: Other

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85A

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Defined-contribution pension plan

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85B

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Defined-benefit pension plan

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85C

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Dental plan

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85D

Pharmacare or drug benefit plan

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85E

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Supplementary health care

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85F

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Childcare

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85G

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
RRSP matching

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85H

Collective RRSP

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85I

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Vision care

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85J

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Physiotherapy

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85K

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Massage therapy

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85L

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Employee discount

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85M

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Stock options

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85N

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Disability insurance

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85O

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Life insurance

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85P

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Travel insurance

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85Q

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Transit pass or contribution towards one

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85R

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Company car

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85S

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Physical fitness benefits

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q85T

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
Other

1: Yes
2: No
9: DK

Leave and benefits (LB) - Question identifier:LB_Q90

Which of the following benefits [does/did] your employer offer?
What other benefits [are/were] you offered from [Name of business]?

Long Answer Length = 80

Work-life balance (WLB)

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_R05

Now you will be asked some questions about work-life balance.

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q05A

While working at [Name of business], how often [do/did] you feel one of the following during a typical week?
Tense, depressed, worried, gloomy, uneasy or miserable

1: Always
2: Often
3: Sometimes
4: Rarely
5: Never

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q05B

While working at [Name of business], how often [do/did] you feel one of the following during a typical week?
Satisfied, happy, fulfilled, empowered or engaged

1: Always
2: Often
3: Sometimes
4: Rarely
5: Never

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10A

In a typical week at [Name of business], how often [do/did] the following work-related factors cause you stress?
Wages or salary

1: Always
2: Often
3: Sometimes
4: Rarely
5: Never
6: Not applicable

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10B

In a typical week at [Name of business], how often [do/did] the following work-related factors cause you stress?
Benefits

1: Always
2: Often
3: Sometimes
4: Rarely
5: Never
6: Not applicable

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10C

In a typical week at [Name of business], how often [do/did] the following work-related factors cause you stress?
Hours of work

1: Always
2: Often
3: Sometimes
4: Rarely
5: Never
6: Not applicable

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10D

In a typical week at [Name of business], how often [do/did] the following work-related factors cause you stress?
Workload

1: Always
2: Often
3: Sometimes
4: Rarely
5: Never
6: Not applicable

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10E

In a typical week at [Name of business], how often [do/did] the following work-related factors cause you stress?
Relationships with other employees

1: Always
2: Often
3: Sometimes
4: Rarely
5: Never
6: Not applicable

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10F

In a typical week at [Name of business], how often [do/did] the following work-related factors cause you stress?
Relationships with managers

1: Always
2: Often
3: Sometimes
4: Rarely
5: Never
6: Not applicable

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10G

In a typical week at [Name of business], how often [do/did] the following work-related factors cause you stress?
Relationships with clients or customers

1: Always
2: Often
3: Sometimes
4: Rarely
5: Never
6: Not applicable

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10H

In a typical week at [Name of business], how often [do/did] the following work-related factors cause you stress?
Risk of job loss

1: Always
2: Often
3: Sometimes
4: Rarely
5: Never
6: Not applicable

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10I

In a typical week at [Name of business], how often [do/did] the following work-related factors cause you stress?
Temporary status of the job

1: Always
2: Often
3: Sometimes
4: Rarely
5: Never
6: Not applicable

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10J

In a typical week at [Name of business], how often [do/did] the following work-related factors cause you stress?
Other stressor

1: Always
2: Often
3: Sometimes
4: Rarely
5: Never
6: Not applicable

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q15

What other work-related factor caus[es/ed] you stress at [Name of business]?

Long Answer Length = 80

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q20

While working at [Name of business], to what extent [do/did] you feel that your employer offer[s/ed] you an appropriate balance of work and life?

Would you say:

1: Very good
2: Good
3: Moderate
4: Poor
5: Very poor

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q25_1

On average, how much time in total [do/did] you spend commuting to and from work each day?
Total hours for two-way commute

Min = 0; Max = 99.99

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q25_2

On average, how much time in total [do/did] you spend commuting to and from work each day?
Total minutes for two-way commute

Min = 0; Max = 999

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q30

To what extent do you agree or disagree that, overall, you enjoy[/ed] your job at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

1: Strongly agree
2: Somewhat agree
3: Neither agree nor disagree
4: Somewhat disagree
5: Strongly disagree

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q35

What are the three main reasons you [do/did] not enjoy your job at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

01: Relationship with management
02: Relationship with coworkers
03: Bored and unchallenged by the work itself
04: Few opportunities to grow and develop new skills
05: Overall corporate culture
06: Little recognition of my performance by management
07: Underpaid
08: Heavy workload
09: Lack of resources to do my job properly
10: Lacking the right tools to do my job
11: Health and safety issues at my workplace
12: Unable to achieve work-life balance
13: Other

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q40A

While working for [Name of business], to what extent [do/did] you feel you [have/had] control over the following?
Where you perform[/ed] your work

1: Complete control
2: A lot of control
3: Some control
4: No control
9: DK

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q40B

While working for [Name of business], to what extent [do/did] you feel you [have/had] control over the following?
When you perform[ed] your work

1: Complete control
2: A lot of control
3: Some control
4: No control
9: DK

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q40C

While working for [Name of business], to what extent [do/did] you feel you [have/had] control over the following?
How you perform[/ed] your work

1: Complete control
2: A lot of control
3: Some control
4: No control
9: DK

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q42

Indicate the extent you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Lately, I would describe my work environment as being psychologically healthy.

1: Strongly agree
2: Somewhat agree
3: Neither agree nor disagree
4: Somewhat disagree
5: Strongly disagree
6: Not applicable
9: DK

Work-life balance (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q45

How could your work-life balance [be/have been] improved at [Name of business]?

Would you say:

01: Work fewer or shorter hours per week
02: More notice when asked to work extra hours
03: Less take-home work or no contact from employer outside of regular agreed-upon hours
04: More flexible scheduling
05: Some or more access to remote work or telework
06: Easier and more access to leave or vacations
07: Less travel
08: Not applicable

Demographic information (DEM)

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_R30

The following questions ask about general demographic information.

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q30

What is your marital status?

Is it:

1: Married (For Quebec residents only, select the "Married" category if your marital status is "civil union".)
2: Living common law (Two people who live together as a couple but who are not legally married to each other.)
3: Never married (not living common law)
4: Separated (not living common law)
5: Divorced (not living common law)
6: Widowed (not living common law)

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q35

What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that you have completed?

1: Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
2: High school diploma or a high school
equivalency certificate
3: Trade certificate or diploma
4: College, CEGEP or other non-university
certificate or diploma (other than trades
certificates or diplomas)
5: University certificate or diploma below the
bachelor's level
6: Bachelor's degree (e.g. B.A., B.Sc., LL.B.)
7: University certificate, diploma, degree above the
bachelor's level

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q40

Can you speak English or French well enough to conduct a conversation?

1: English only
2: French only
3: Both English and French
4: Neither English nor French

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q45

What language do you speak most often at home?

1: English
2: French
3: Other

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q50

Do you speak any other languages on a regular basis at home?

1: No
2: Yes, English
3: Yes, French
4: Yes, Other

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q55

What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?

1: English
2: French
3: Other

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q60_1

Where were you born?

1: Born in Canada
2: Born outside Canada

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q60_2

Select the country

1: List of countries

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q65

In what year did you first come to Canada to live?

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q70

Are you now, or have you ever been a landed immigrant?

1: Yes
2: No

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q75

In what year did you first become a landed immigrant?

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q80

Of what country are you a citizen?
are you a citizen of:

1: Canada
2: Another country

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q85

Is it:

1: By birth
2: By naturalization

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q90

Select the country

1: List of countries

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q95

Are you First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

Would you say:

1: No, not First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)
2: Yes, First Nation (North American Indian)
3: Yes, Métis
4: Yes, Inuk (Inuit)

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q100

The following question collects information in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and its Regulations and Guidelines to support programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social, cultural, and economic life of Canada.

Are you:

01: White
02: South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
03: Chinese
04: Black
05: Filipino
06: Arab
07: Latin American
08: Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai)
09: West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan)
10: Korean
11: Japanese
12: Other

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_R105

The following question is about health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being.

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q105

In general, how is your health?

Would you say:

1: Excellent
2: Very good
3: Good
4: Fair
5: Poor

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q110

Do you identify as a person with a disability?

1: Yes
2: No

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q115

Do you have any of the following difficulties?

1: Difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses or contact lenses
2: Difficulty hearing even when using a hearing aid or cochlear implant
3: Difficulty walking, using stairs, using your hands or fingers or doing other physical activities
4: Difficulty learning, remembering or concentrating
5: Emotional, psychological or mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, anorexia)
6: Other health problem or long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six or more months
7: I do not have any difficulty or long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six or more months

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Pre-selection of employees under federal jurisdiction (FJE)

Gender (GDR)

Sexual orientation (SOR)

Age (AGE)

Job classification (JC)

Job details (CJ)

Outside of working hours (OT)

Union and non-union representation in workplace (IR)

Occupational health and safety (OHS)

Harassment and violence in the workplace (HVD)

Discrimination in the workplace (DISC)

Leave and benefits (LB)

Work-life balance (WLB)

Demographic information (DEM)