A type of court case in which an individual claims damages for personal injury, damage to his property, etc.

Known as Personal Exemption in the US. The amount of income an individual can earn in a year before paying tax.

PA. A person who works for one person, often an executive, in an organisation, performing secretarial and administrative duties.

When an employee is permitted to have time off work to deal with personal matters.

Also called Self-Development. Acquiring abilities, skills, knowledge, etc., in order to enhance one’s performance and self-perception.

PIM. Computer software which handles personal information, such as names, addresses, memos, lists, e-mails, etc.

An individual’s legal responsibility in the event of injury to someone, damage to property and/or the debts of their own company.

The people who work for a business or organisation. An administrative department in an organisation which deals with employees and often liaises between departments.

A small amount of cash kept by a business to pay for small purchases.

Relating to or engaged in the process of making and selling medicinal drugs.