Benefits and Deductions
Retirement savings plan often matched by employers.
What is 401(K)?
Form used by employees to report withholding allowances.
What is W-4?
This timesheet error may lead to underpayment.
What is missing hours or incorrect entry?
What is the first document new hires typically sign.
What is the offer letter?
This meeting introduces new hires to company values.
What is orientation?
Name one legally protected reason for leave under FMLA.
What is caring for a sick family member or personal medical leave?
This federal law sets minimum wage and overtime requirements.
What is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
Missing shifts without notice is often labeled as ____.
What is a no-call, no-show?
This platform is used by recruiters to identify professional candidates.
What is LinkedIn?
This HR action may be taken after repeated policy violations.
What is progressive discipline or termination?
Non-cash benefits offered to enhance culture.
What are perks (e.g. wellness stipends, remote work)?
Annual exercise to compare internal roles to market rates.
What is compensation benchmarking?
A manager edits a timesheet without approval.
What is compliance violation?
What's one question you should never ask in an interview.
What is anything related to age, religion, marital status, or other protected categories?
This document outlines behavior expectations in the workplace.
What is Code of Conduct?
This federal provision allows employees to continue health coverage after leaving a job, but they must pay full premiums, including the portion previously covered by the employer and a small administrative fee.
What is COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)?
This federal tax funds Social Security and Medicare.
What is FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act)?
This can help avoid scheduling conflicts and issues.
What is centralized scheduling?
Hiring source with the highest conversion rate.
What are employee referrals?
An initiative that builds employee morale and inclusion.
What is a wellness program, DEI initiative, or team-building event?
This unconventional benefit promotes employee happiness.
What is mental health support, pet insurance, or sabbatical programs?
Base pay plus benefits and perks equal this.
What is total compensation?
Reporting time vs productive time helps measure____.
What is efficiency or productivity?
A post-hire measure of quality.
What is new hire performance or retention rate?
One sign of a toxic workplace culture.
What is high turnover, poor communication, or lack of trust?