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Define: Skilled Worker

The meaning of “Skilled Worker” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Skilled Worker defined in a legal contract?

  • Skilled Worker means a temporary, extra help or part-time worker hired who performs skilled labour at a rate approved by the Director, making sure the rate is not higher than the mid-step of the range set for a regular employee performing the same work. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Skilled Worker means a person who has been certified by the Registrar of Apprenticeship and Skilled Manpower as a skilled worker in a designated or recognized trade, or the holder of a journeyman registration certificate issued before a specified date and recognized by the Registrar of Apprenticeship and Skilled Manpower. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Skilled Worker means a worker who performs tasks that require relevant training and skills not specifically described in the job order. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Skilled Worker means a person who possesses a Certificate of Skill and has the necessary qualifications and technical competency, and other conditions that may be specified by the Controller from time to time, for the repair of weight or measure. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Skilled Worker means a person with specialized skills, training, and knowledge used to perform the duties of their employment like software development, paramedics, physicians, heavy equipment operators, mechanics, plumbers, craftsmen, and accountants. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Skilled Worker means any person who holds the certificate of a recognized apprenticeship center or equivalent as approved by the Council from time to time. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Skilled Worker means any worker who has a special skill, training, knowledge and ability in their work. This may have been acquired through attending college, university or technical school, or may have been learned on the job. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Skilled Worker means a worker with specific skills, training, and knowledge certified by a recognized authority to execute specialized tasks.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Hiring new employees for a specified role requiring a certain skill set.
  • Engaging consultants with specialized knowledge.
  • Hiring independent contractors for a specific task or project.
  • Entering into a service level agreement involving skilled work.
  • Protecting sensitive business information when working with skilled workers.

Relevant Sectors

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Skilled Worker means a worker with specific skills, training, and knowledge certified by a recognized authority to execute specialized tasks

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