Employment Vocabulary

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A profession, occupation, trade, or vocation.

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Career

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A paid position of employment.

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Job

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The amount changes as the hours change

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Hourly wage

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A set amount of money earned per pay period. It is usually described as the amount of money made per year.

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Salary

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Temporary or freelance work provided by an independent contractor on an on-demand basis.

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Gig Work

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A record of your wages supplied by an employer

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Pay Stub

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wages withheld from an employee's total earnings for the purpose of paying taxes, garnishments and benefits, like health insurance

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Deductions

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Retirement contributions
State taxes
Federal Income Tax (FICA)
Health and life insurance payments
Social security

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Payroll Deductions

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The amount earned before taxes, benefits, and other payroll deductions are withheld from your paycheck

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Gross wages

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The amount earned after taxes, benefits, and other payroll deductions are

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Net Wages