English and French in the workplace...what federal employees need to know (March 1995)
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Glossary
The following terms have a special meaning in the context of the Official Languages Act.
Bilingual position:
- a term used by the Public Service for a position with at least one function requiring a knowledge and use of both official languages. Crown corporations do not use the term "bilingual position" but have functions that require the use of both languages.
Central services:
- are strictly work-related and include administrative, staffing, financial, evaluation and audit, library and legal services.
Personal services:
- relate to the employee as a person. They include such things as pay and benefits, health services and career and personal counselling.
