Classification of main reason for not working the full year

1 - Illness or disability

This category includes persons who did not work the full year because they were sick, incapacitated or disabled, whether temporarily or permanently.

2 - Pregnancy, or maternity or parental leave

This category includes persons who did not work the full year because they were pregnant or on maternity or paternal leave.

3 - Student at school, college or university or attending training

This category includes persons who did not work the full year because they were attending a formal education program.

4 - Cared for own child(ren) or relative(s)

This category includes persons who did not work the full year because they were attending to their children or to a relative's needs.

5 - Unable to find work that lasted the full year

This category includes persons who were not able to find work that lasted the full year.

6 - Retirement

This category includes persons who did not work the full year because they retired during the reference year.

7 - Personal choice

This category includes persons who chose not to work the full year.

8 - Seasonal work

This category includes persons who did not work the full year because they had job(s) which were seasonal.

9 - Main reason for not working the full year, n.e.c.

This category includes persons who did not work the full year due to reasons other than illness or disability; pregnancy, maternity or parental leave; being a student at school, college or university or attending training; caring for own child(ren) or relative(s); being unable to find work that lasted the full year; retirement; personal choice; or doing seasonal work.