Glossary

This page include definitions of commonly used terms.

Employer Type:

Term	Definition
Private-for-profit company or business	A company or business that is privately held or publicly traded on the stock market. Examples include Amazon and Allied Universal.
Non-profit organization	Organization that is established to serve individuals and typically does not earn a profit.
Government	A local, state, or federal agency or organization. Examples include the City and County of San Francisco and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
Self Employed	Self-employed people are those who work for profit or fees in their own business, profession, or trade. Examples include an Uber driver or Instacart shopper. For self-employed placements, use “Self” for Employer Name.