1. Success from the Start

2. Focus Questions What are six topics that company policy handbooks usually cover? What is the purpose of a work permit? What three main things do employers expect of new employees?

3. Legal Forms, Documents, and Company Rules W – 4 Form Social Security Card Photo ID Work Permit Company Policy Handbook Health Insurance forms

4. W-4 Form (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate) W – 4 Form an IRS form indicating how much should be withheld form an employee’s earnings to pay federal income taxes Tax allowances or exemptions amounts calculated on the W – 4 form that reduce the federal tax withheld from a person’s paycheck If you did not have to pay taxes last year and you expect to earn less than a certain amount this year you may claim exempt

5. If you did not have to pay taxes last year and you expect to earn less than a certain amount this year you may claim exempt and your employer will not withhold any tax. A similar form for withholding state income tax

6. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw4.pdf

7. Social Security Cards To obtain a Social Security number you must prove your age and identity, as well as your U.S. citizenship or immigration status. U.S. birth certificate or passport Certificate of naturalization or citizenship U.S. driver’s license or military identity card State issued non driver identity card

8. Tax rates Social Security tax rate is 6.2 percent of your annual earnings up to $118,500 Medicare tax rate is 1.45 percent of your annual earnings

9. Work Permit An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and proves that you are allowed to work in the United States

10. Company Policy Handbook A booklet outlining a company’s rules, policies, and procedures  Personal appearance  Working hours and overtime  Break policy  Standards of conduct  Absenteeism and punctuality  Salary and wage increases  Performance reviews

11.  Insurance  Holidays and vacations  Medical and family leave  Safety on the job  Personal telephone calls  Email policies  Prohibited computer uses  Substance abuse  Termination policies

12. Develop Good Working Relationships  Always treat others with respect  Honor your commitments  Support others in achieving their work objectives

13.  Provide clear, realistic, and timely proposals to management  Provide your supervisor/manager with timely and accurate reports on your activities and achievements  Provide your supervisor/manager with clear and accurate information on problems you encounter in doing your work or achieving company objectives

14. Employer Expectations Workers will follow company rules Have a good work ethic Accept criticism with maturity

15. Follow the rules Keep your personal business on company time to a minimum Work equipment is not for personal use

16. Develop a Work ethic and a Positive Attitude Arrive on time Work a full day for a day’s pay Show up for work every day Keep absences to a minimum Greet everyone with a smile and a positive attitude Be accepting and friendly toward everyone Let your enthusiasm for your job show

17. Accept Criticism and Admit Your Mistakes When you make a mistake, admit it immediately Admitting your errors shows that you take responsibility for your actions

18. Employee Expectations Pay your salary Provide sick days, vacation, health insurance, 401K On the job training Disability accommodations Changes in work schedule, pay rate, job duties, vacation time Performance evaluations

19. Your Take Home Pay Overtime hours worked over 40 hours per week; paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate Gross pay the total amount earned before deductions

20. Deductions amounts subtracted from gross pay such as: Federal and State Income Tax Social Security Tax (FICA) and Medicare Tax State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Family Leave Insurance (FLI) 401K and / or Pension Health Care Premium Professional (Union) Dues Contributory Group Life and Disability Insurance

21. Net pay (take home pay) the amount received after all deductions have been subtracted

22. Alternative Work Arrangements Flextime a work schedule with flexible hours Job sharing a situation in which two or more employees share the same job Telecommuting working outside the office, usually from home, using a computer