A person who continues to work, or is employed to work, during a strike.

A professional who researches, plans and designs structures, such as buildings, bridges, etc.

Term used when a legal case is currently under trial or is being considered by a judge, and any information about the case must not be disclosed to the public.

To hire someone to carry out some of the work that you have been contracted to do.

An illegal form of advertising. An image which is flashed onto a screen, usually for about one second, or a message played at low volume, that can influence the person watching or listening but they are not aware of what they have seen and/or heard.

Someone who is lower in rank than another person, and is subject to the authority of a manager, etc. Less important.

The process of identifying suitable employees who can be trained and prepared to replace senior staff when their positions become vacant.

An official document which orders a person to appear in court to answer a complaint against them.

A company’s past expenditures which cannot be recovered, and should not be taken into account when planning future projects.

Also called Sunset Clause. A provision which states that a particular law or regulation will expire on a certain date unless further action is taken to extend it.