How ever long it takes you to sit down after the bell is how long we will be staying after class FYI
Journal Title: Comparing Income Would you rather earn an “income” or salary?” Why? How ever long it takes you to sit down after the bell is how long we will be staying after class FYI
Salary vs. Wage Pay and Benefits
What is a salary?? A set amount of money earned by an employee per year or other fixed time. Paid at intervals
What are wages? Earnings paid by the HOUR, DAY, or ITEM. Piecework-based on the number of pieces produced
What is commission? A fixed percentage of profit given to an employee in exchange for making a sale.
The income of employees paid on commission can fluctuate over time. How might the overall state of the economy affect their income?
Think of some jobs where people work at commission!
Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA Government has certain standards regarding payment and compensation. Equal pay
What is Minimum Wage?? The lowest hourly rate you can get paid.
What is the difference between the following: Full time Part-time Temporary Contract
Full Time Working 35+ hours a week Examples: Teachers, mail person, factory workers
Part-Time Working less than 35 hours per week Examples: Fast food, retail Usual working one job plus doing something else, like school
Temporary An individual is hired to work through an employment agency to fill a short-term vacancy Example: Maternity leave, 30 days Video
Contract A person is hired to complete a job for a price Example: Construction, legal, song production