[Questions 15-24 were asked of persons 15 years and over]
Q.21 Employers and employer's business ________
For persons at work, if an employee, state name of employer (person, firm, company or public body) and nature of business carried on by the employer. If self-employed, state the nature of business carried on. If unemployed, state the name and nature of the business of last employer.
Explanatory notes
[Questions 15-24 relate only to persons aged 15 years and over]
Question 21 - Employer and employer's business
This question should be answered in respect of each person aged 15 years or over who is at work or unemployed.
- For a person at work:
- If an employee, state the name of the employer (whether person, firm, company or public body) and the nature of the business carried on by the employer. If self-employed, state the nature of the business carried on.
- For an unemployed person, state the name and nature of business of the last employer.
- The nature of business carried on should be described fully indicating the type of goods made or dealt with, or type of service provided. For example, use descriptions such as "Clothing factory", "Computer manufacturer", "Insurance office", "Import agent (Textiles)". Descriptions such as "Factory", "Office", ''Agent'', should not be used alone.
Questions which cover persons 15 years and over
Q.21: Employer and Employer's Business
This Question should be answered for every person who ticked 1 or 3 at Question 18. Persons should specify the nature of the business (i.e. what is being made or what service is being provided) by the firm or undertaking for which the person is working. If the employer has several different business activities such as a transport company, a hotel and shops the actual activity the person is engaged in should be stated as well as the name of the firm or company.