work terms

Question 1

Union dues/Fair Share dues

Answer 1

money that is taken out of paycheck, and goes to union , fair shares are for those with less benefits

Question 2

Probation Period

Answer 2

time period when you can be let go at anytime for any reason

Question 3

Work duties

Answer 3

Your assigned job duties

Question 4

PTO

Answer 4

Paid time off, you usually get a set amount a year.

Question 5

Leave of Absence

Answer 5

When you leave for health reason, children, surgery etc. Is not paid and is a formal paper.

Question 6

Workers compensation

Answer 6

If your injured on the job, you will get paid for it to cover health costs etc.

Question 7

work schedule

Answer 7

Your given schedule

Question 8

Overtime

Answer 8

Extra hours, more than your set amount, you work

Question 9

On-Call

Answer 9

Getting called into work when your not scheduled, YOU have a day scheduled when our on-call. Ex. maintenance, fire fighters.

Question 10

Lunch & breaks

Answer 10

Usually 1-3 breaks, all MN workers must get lunch and restroom breaks

Question 11

Jury service

Answer 11

All with a driver license and must be 18+. The government calls you in to watch a court case as jury. not paid.

Question 12

Payroll deductions

Answer 12

Money taken out of paycheck due to law, taxes or insurance, listed on paystub.

Question 13

Insurance

Answer 13

Life, dental, vision etc can be only applied and edited once. Comes out of paycheck, amount is based on amount of people.

Question 14

flexible spending account/health savings account.

Answer 14

Money deducted for certain expenses

Question 15

retirement plan

Answer 15

pensions offered from work, money youll get back

Question 16

grievance

Answer 16

employees legal complaint

Question 17

seniority

Answer 17

most time spent by employee, can get benefits

Question 18

protected classifications

Answer 18

job cant fire or not employ/discriminate by race , disbililaty or religion

Question 19

disciplinary action

Answer 19

write-ups, usually 3 before getting fired

Question 20

layoffs

Answer 20

employer lets go of an employee, not employees fault

Question 21

termination/non-renewal

Answer 21

contract not renewed, for any reason. basically firing

Question 22

freelance

Answer 22

paid by each job, independent

Question 23

deductable

Answer 23

yearly amount you pay before insurance covers anything.

Question 24

co-pay

Answer 24

The amount you have to pay each time you get a medicine or a doctor’s visit. Higher co-pays will have lower monthly costs.

Question 25

Employer Contributions

Answer 25

The amount the employer pays for you benefits. For example, they will cover how much of medical insurance or match you 50% for your retirement up to a certain amount of money.