Chapter 2, Section 2-4Benefits & Job Expenses

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•Find the total job benefits•Find the net job benefits•Compare the net job benefits of jobs

What are employee benefits?• Also called “fringe benefits”• Employers provide other things to their employees

besides wages▫ Low cost health care/insurances▫ Paid holidays/vacation time▫ Sick leave▫ pension▫ Company car▫ Uniforms▫ Child care▫ Education▫ Recreational facilities▫ Credit unions

How do you know what your benefits are?•It can be stated in money amounts OR as

a benefit rate, which is a % of gross pay.▫Employee Benefits = benefit 1 + benefit 2▫Employee Benefits = benefit rate x gross

pay•When considering different job offers be

sure to take both wages and benefits into consideration. ▫Total job benefits = gross pay + benefits

•Example 1, p.59•Check your understanding A & B

So how much of my benefits do I really get to put in my pocket (net)?• To find out you have to calculate your “net job

benefits.”• First figure out your job expenses. • Examples:

▫Union or professional dues▫Commuting expenses (how much it costs to drive)▫Uniforms▫Licenses▫Tools

• Net job benefits = total job benefits - job expenses• Example 2, p. 60• Check your understanding C & D

So how do I decide which job is better if I have a few to choose from?•You should think about the following

things when comparing jobs:▫Net job benefits▫How much you like the jobs▫Likelihood of getting a raise or promotion▫Chances of layoffs▫Job security

•Example 3, p. 60•Check your understanding E & F