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Pay Stub
100
In restaurants, customers usually give their server (waiter/waitress) extra money. This extra money is also called a "___"
"tip" 100 bonus points....how much are you supposed to tip a server?
100
Which of the following is not a statuatory (stat) holiday: - Family day - Remembrance Day - Thanksgiving Day - Halloween - Canada Day
Halloween
100
What is the most eastern province in Canada?
Newfoundland
100
When you apply for a job, you normally have to hand-in a r________
resume 100 bonus points...which of the following information do you NOT include in your resume - contact information - age - work experience - education - photo - volunteer experience
100
What term is used to describe money that is subtracted from your total earnings?
Deductions 100 bonus points...give an example of something that an employer CANNOT deduct from your pay cheque
200
What is the minimum wage in Alberta?
$ 9.75/hour 200 bonus points....Explain who might make less than $9.75/hour.
200
Karuna has worked with the same employer for more than 3 years. She must get at least _______ weeks vacation each year.
At least 2 weeks vacation. 200 bonus points...after 5 years of working with the same employer, what is the minimum number of weeks vacation that an employee must get?
200
What leaf appears on the Canadian flag?
Maple leaf
200
You should also write a c______ l________ to go along with your resume. It is usually the first thing employers read, and your chance to make a good first impression.
Cover Letter 200 bonus points... how long should a cover letter be?
200
The amount of money a person makes before deductions is commonly called their "_______" pay
Gross pay 200 bonus points...Qasim makes $11/hour. In two weeks he works 15 hours. What is his gross pay (total earnings)?
300
By law, workers must be paid at least once a ________
Month
300
If Carlos works for 12 days in a row, how many days off must he get?
2 days off
300
What are the 2 official languages of Canada?
French and English 300 bonus points...how do you say "hello, how are you" in French?
300
Which of the following is an inappropriate topic, that an interviewer should not ask you about during an interview? (there is more than one) - marital status - religion - age - work experience - skills - how long you have been in Canada - education
marital status religion age how long you have been in Canada 300 bonus points....how would you answer the question " So, are you currently married?"
300
The amount of money a person takes-home, after deductions, is called their "_____" pay
Net pay 300 bonus points...Qasim makes $165 as his gross pay (total earnings). $37 is deducted. What is Qasim's net pay?
400
Name 2 ways that an employer can pay a worker.
cash, cheque, direct deposit 400 bonus points.....Explain what direct deposit is
400
If Hodan works 50 hours in one week, how many hours of overtime did she work?
6 hours
400
Who is the Prime Minister of Canada?
Stephen Harper 400 bonus point...what political party does he belong to?
400
Usually during an interview, you give the employer a l____ of r__________.
list of reference 400 bonus points...how many references should you have? AND give an example of 2 people who would be good references.
400
"E________ I_________" provides short-term financial assistance to people who have lost their job and are looking for a new job. Every time you are paid, a small amount is deducted for E________ I________.
Employment Insurance (EI)
500
Explain the 3-hour minimum for pay.
Workers must earn at least $29.25 if they go to work. (3 hours at $9.75/hour). Even if they work less than 3 hours.
500
Latifah is expecting her first baby. She has been working at the bank for 3 years. How much time can she take off work?
Up to 52 weeks (includes 15 weeks maternity leave and 37 weeks parental leave)
500
Name the 3 groups commonly referred to as Aboriginal Peoples in Canada Hint: F____ N_____ I______ M_______
First Nations Inuit Metis
500
Name 3 things that you should do during an interview.
Lots... 500 bonus points .... name 3 things that you should NOT do during an interview
500
Every time you are paid, a small amount is deducted from your cheque and put into your C_____________ P______________ P_______. You can collect this money when you retire.
Canadian Pension Plan 500 bonus points...other than when you retire, when else can a person collect money from a Canadian Pension Plan