Taxes, Paychecks, & More
Signs of a Good Job / Bad Job
Employee of the Month
True / False
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100
What is a pay stub?
A pay stub, also known as a check stub, is the part of a paycheck or a separate document that lists details about the employee’s pay. It itemizes the wages earned for the pay period and year-to-date payroll information.
100
You make it through the interview and are offered the job. Months into the job you realize your manager is unprofessional, constantly yelling at staff, removing money from the tip jar, and changing your schedule without telling you.
What should you do?
Leave the job and find another. Ideally, secure a new job prior to leaving your current job.
100
It's recommended that teenagers save at least __% of their money from their paycheck
20%
NOTE: this % may go up or down depending on your personal expenses, like trolley or bus pass, buying work clothes, etc.
100
These are considered some of the best jobs for teens
True
Fast food attendant
Kennel assistant
Grocery store cashier
Day care assistant
Restaurant host/hostess
Lifeguard
Retail store associate
Camp counselor
100
How many days are in the month of July?
31
200
Name at least 2 items included on your pay stub.
The check stub also shows taxes and other deductions taken out of an employee’s earnings. And, the pay stub shows the amount the employee actually receives (i.e., net pay).
*gross wages
*employee taxes
*deductions
*employer contributions
*employer taxes
*net pay
200
Name 3 characteristics of a good boss or job
Rewards good behavior
Gives feedback often: you’re doing great; don’t forget; watch out for
Cares about your work life and personal life; personal life to some degree. They won’t be your BFF
Fosters a workplace atmosphere you enjoy, look forward to going to
Is emotionally intelligent—-able to empathize, give you a break when you need it, and do their part to help when you’re stressed
200
If 20% of your paycheck should go into a savings account, where should the rest go?
A checking account
Ask your parents to help you open both a checking and savings account before you begin your first day. Your job will likely require at least one for direct deposit payment
200
An exempt employee is typically paid salary and is not eligible to receive overtime pay
A non-exempt employee is typically paid hourly and is eligible for gets overtime
True
Main difference, is whether you're an hourly or salary worker. You will hear these words often in the job world.
200
What's America's birth year?
1776
300
This is common courtesy and "heads up" employees to employers to make them aware of their departure or resignation.
Two weeks' notice is a courtesy you give to your employer by notifying them two weeks ahead of time that you plan to leave your job. Giving two weeks' notice is standard practice when resigning
300
Name 3 characteristics of a bad boss or job
Punishes mistakes; sometimes publicly in front of peers
Does not care about your emotional wellbeing at work
Does not slow down to train, educate, and explain tasks
Does not give feedback or allow opportunities for questions
Fosters a workplace environment you dread
300
Showing up early, speaking clearly, listening carefully. Name 3 more ways you can be a great employee
Avoid interrupting
Handling cranky customers or the job in general with patience
Dressing appropriately for the job
Being a good team member, willing to help where needed
Fostering fun, light hearted conversations at work
300
Under California wage and hour law, non-exempt employees must receive a thirty (30) minute lunch or meal break if they work more than five (5) hours in a day.
True
The meal break must be provided within the first 5 hours of the shift
300
Name one of the below:
California's state bird
California's state flower
California's official state fish
State bird: California quail
State flower: California poppy
State fish: California golden trout (not to be confused with CA's state marine fish, the garibaldi)
400
Name 1 of the 2 documents each new hire employee fills out as part of employee paperwork.
W-4: Tells employers how much income tax to without from an employee’s pay.
W-2: This is report that shows your wages earned and taxes paid. Employers must create these for each employee. At your age based on the job you end up getting, you most likely won’t have to pay income taxes, which all adults have to pay every spring. BUT, if you did, you’d use this W-2
Involve your parents when filling out new hire paperwork!
400
A good boss or job will seek to educate, train, ____ and correct mistakes instead of punishing mistakes.
Remember, mistakes on the job are going to happen.
Discuss
400
Before you begin your first day of work, it's recommended 1-2 weeks prior to your first day that you adjust your _____ to help you acclimate to the school/work balance.
Routine.
This looks like going to bed earlier. Completing homework early. Avoiding procrastination.
400
Workers are entitled to twenty (20) minutes of rest period for each four (4) hours, or a substantial fraction thereof, that they work in a day.
False
Workers are entitled to ten (10) minutes of rest period for each four (4) hours, or a substantial fraction thereof, that they work in a day.
400
How many counties are in California?
58
500
Name, address, contact phone number and email address, date of birth are entries on a job application.
Name 3 additional items you'll be asked.
Social security # - don't provide unless you're hired
Worker's permit # - if underage 18
References
Resume
Maybe a cover letter
500
Name one way to approach a bad boss or bad job situation?
Being straightforward with your boss about things that are bothering you, but in a professional manner.
Talk with your coworkers; there is strength in numbers, so perhaps coming forward as a group to address the situation by requesting a team meeting. Or if it's a franchise, alerting corporate.
Talk with your parents and mentors for advice.
500
Is this customer always right?
No!
You should always allow the customer to be heard and treated respectfully, no matter how crazy they’re acting. Most cases, they just want to be heard or for the business to right a wrong, but the customer is not always right.
500
Employees who work more than ten (10) hours during a day are entitled to a second 30-minute meal break.
True
500
How many countries are in the world?
195
This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine.