Paychecks & Benefits

What form of payment do employers offer their employees?

• Paper check

• Money order

• Direct deposit

• Payroll card

What is the easiest and most secure way to receive your check?

• Direct deposit

• Paper check

• Payroll card

Every paycheck you receive should come with an accompanying...

A pay stub tells you..

• How much you've earned in a pay period

• The amount of money that was removed for deductions

• Your boss's home address

• Your full social security number

Gross pay is the amount of hours worked multiplied by pay rate.

• True

• False

Net pay is the amount of money you take home from your paycheck after deductions.

• True

• False

Deductions from your paycheck include :

• State and federal income taxes

• Benefits (Health insurance & retirement)

• FICA taxes

• Charitable contributions

Common benefits that employers may offer include..

select all that apply.

• Health insurance

• Retirement benefits

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance

Additional benefits that some employers may offer include..

Select all that apply.

• PTO- paid time off

• Pet insurance

• Family and Medical Leave

• Wellness programs

When deciding which job to take you should

• Take the job with the highest pay

• Take the job with the best benefits

• Take time to do some research and make an informed decision.