In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated. “Applicant” means any individual who is being considered or who requests to be considered for employment in the City of Baltimore by a covered employer. “Conviction” means any sentence arising from a verdict or plea of guilty or nolo contendere. “Conviction” includes:a sentence of incarceration or fine; and a suspended sentence. “Covered employer” or “employer” means any person that employs 10 or more full-time equivalent employees in the City of Baltimore. “Employment” means:any work for pay; and any form of vocational or educational training, with or without pay. “Employment” includes:contractual, temporary, seasonal, or contingent work; and work through the services of a temporary or other employment agency. “Inquiry” means any direct or indirect conduct intended to gather information, using any mode of communication. Ord. 14-221 Ord. 22-125 For the Code-wide standard definition of “includes” and “including”, see <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, <cite data-path="|general|1|1|1-105">§ 1-105</cite>, . For the Code-wide standard definition of “person”, see <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, <cite data-path="|general|1|1|1-107">§ 1-107</cite>.