16. Employer and employer's business______
If self employed, state nature of business in which engaged
If a farmer, state the area and total ratable valuation of the farm on which working
If a farm worker, state the area of the farm on which working
If out of work, state the name, address and nature of the business of last employer.
Question 16 - Employer and employer's business.
This question, which should be answered for all persons aged 14 years or over who have a job or who are out of work, is required for the purpose of classifying persons to the industry or service with which their work is connected. What is required here is the nature of the business carried on by the firm or undertaking for which they are working. If the employer has several different businesses the one required is that in which the person carries on the occupation stated in Column 14. For example, in the case of a Clerk employed by C.I.E. it is important to distinguish whether he is in Rail Transport, Road Transport, in a Garage or Workshop or in an Hotel. The address to be stated is that at which the person is actually working. Column 16 must be completed in respect of all self-employed persons - whether with or without employees - the type of business carried on being stated. Particular care should be taken to ensure that, in the case of farmers, the area and valuation of the farm on which working is inserted. In the case of other farm workers, the area - but not the valuation - of the farm is required.