Worker's Rights
What does it mean when someone works "full-time"
They work 40 hours in a week.
Who is more likely to be injured at work? Older workers or Younger workers and why?
Younger workers because...likely to lack work experience and/or proper training. Also, they are less likely to speak up or ask questions at work
This means you do not have a job.
Unemployed
Is driving a right or a privilege?
The least amount an employee can be paid per hour is called ______________________.
Minimum wage
What does an employer have to do if an hourly employee works more than 40 hours in a work week?
Which one of these is not a common reason workplace accidents occur?
Laziness /Being distracted or tired / Working overtime
Working overtime
Give an example of a Seasonal Worker.
Lifeguard, Santa at the Mall, Snow Plow Worker, Snow Ski Instructor
All drivers must carry proof of _____________.
insurance
Total earnings BEFORE deductions is _________
Gross Pay or Net Pay
Gross Pay
In Missouri, an employer can fire someone if they are pregnant.
True or False
False
What are the most common types of workplace accidents?
slips, trips, and falls.
A __________ is an empty job that needs to be filled.
Vacancy
What do landlords collect a security deposit for when renting an apartment?
It is used if the tenant does any security against property damage, leaves unclean conditions, and unpaid rent.
Joe is an hourly employee. Last week he worked 54 hours. How many hours of overtime did Joe work?
14 hours
What is discrimination?
the unfair treatment of a person or group based on their characteristics. (age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc)
Who is responsible for maintaining safety in the workplace?
Employee and Employer
If someone gets fired from their job, what other word means the same thing?
Terminated
What is driving while intoxicated and why is it a VERY bad thing to do?
Driving a car when you have been drinking alcohol or doing drugs. It is very bad because you could kill somebody.
Name 3 things that you would find on a pay stub.
Answers may include..
regular hours worked, overtime hours worked, Net Pay, Gross Pay, Deductions, Pay period dates, etc.
Which workers can get overtime pay?
Hourly workers.
What is a workplace hazard is anything at work which can ___________
harm or hurt us
This is who you report to at a job.
Supervisor
Males, 18 years old
answers vary